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Mozambique



         


Mozambique is a country in Southern Africa, bordering South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Malawi and Zimbabwe. It is a member of the Community of Portuguese Language Countries and the Commonwealth of Nations.

Republica de Moçambique
(In Detail)
National motto:
Official language Portuguese (official), others spoken
Capital Maputo
President Joaquim Chissano
Prime Minister Luisa Diogo
Area
 - Total
 - % water
Ranked 35th
801,590 km²
2.2%
Population


 - Total


 - Density
Ranked 55th


19,104,696 (July 2000 est.)


23.8/km²
Independence


 - Date

From Portugal


June 25, 1975

Currency Metical (Mt)
Time zone UTC +2
National anthem Patria Amada, formerly Viva, Viva a FRELIMO
Internet TLD.MZ
Calling Code258
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History

Main article: History of Mozambique

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Geography

Main article: Geography of Mozambique

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Politics

Main article: Politics of Mozambique

See also: Foreign relations of Mozambique

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Provinces

Main article: Provinces of Mozambique

Mozambique is divided into 11 provinces: Cabo Delgado, Gaza, Inhambane, Manica, Maputo (city), Maputo, Nampula, Niassa, Sofala, Tete, and Zambezia.

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Economy

Main article: Economy of Mozambique

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Demographics

Main article: Demographics of Mozambique

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Culture

Main article: Culture of Mozambique

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Miscellaneous

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