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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.
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| 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
- Density | Ranked 55th
23.8/km² | ||||
| Independence
| From Portugal | ||||
| Currency | Metical (Mt) | ||||
| Time zone | UTC +2 | ||||
| National anthem | Patria Amada, formerly Viva, Viva a FRELIMO | ||||
| Internet TLD | .MZ | ||||
| Calling Code | 258 | ||||
Main article: History of Mozambique
Main article: Geography of Mozambique
Main article: Politics of Mozambique
See also: Foreign relations of Mozambique
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.
Main article: Economy of Mozambique
Main article: Demographics of Mozambique
Main article: Culture of Mozambique