Mozambique 🇲🇿
Mozambique 🇲🇿: capital Maputo, population 33 million, located in Africa. Currency: Mozambican Metical (MT). Discover flag, language, neighbors and fun facts — then play the Name the Nations geography game!
Quick Facts
- Capital: Maputo
- Population: 33 million
- Continent: Africa
- Language: Portuguese
- Currency: Mozambican Metical (MT)
Geography at a Glance
- Official name: Republic of Mozambique
- Area: 801,590 km² (309,496 sq mi)
- Region: Eastern Africa
- Has a coastline
- People: Mozambican
- Internet domain: .mz
Fun Facts About Mozambique
- The only country with a flag that features a modern rifle.
- Has a coastline stretching over 2,500 km along the Indian Ocean.
- Home to the Bazaruto Archipelago with stunning coral reefs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mozambique known for?
Mozambique is known for several things — The only country with a flag that features a modern rifle; Has a coastline stretching over 2,500 km along the Indian Ocean; Home to the Bazaruto Archipelago with stunning coral reefs.
How big is Mozambique?
Mozambique covers about 801,590 square kilometers (309,496 square miles), in the Eastern Africa region.
Is Mozambique landlocked?
No. Mozambique has a coastline and shares land borders with 6 neighboring countries.
What are people from Mozambique called?
People from Mozambique are called Mozambican.
What is the capital of Mozambique?
The capital of Mozambique is Maputo.
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