Mozambique Country Overview

 

Republic of Mozambique

Mozambique Country Overview. The official name is the Republic of Mozambique. It is also commonly referred to as Mozambique.

African map highlighting Mozambique location.

1. Where is Mozambique located?
   

   Mozambique is located in the south east of Africa. Mozambique borders the following countries; South Africa to the southwest, Zimbabwe to the west, and Eswatini (Swaziland), Tanzania to the north, Malawi and Zambia to the northwest.

2. What is the capital of Mozambique?

   The Capital of Mozambique is Maputo.

3. How large is the country of Mozambique?

   Mozambique has 801,590 square kilometers of land.

4. Is Mozambique a member of the African Union?
   

   Mozambique is a a member of the African Union. It has been a member since June  18th, 1975.

 

1. What is the population of Mozambique?
   

   The population of Mozambique is slightly over 30.8 million as of 2020 (approx). The most populated city in Mozambique is Maputo with a population of 1.1 million approx. (2018).

2. What are the Ethnic groups in Mozambique?

   As of 2018, the estimated breakdown of the most populous ethnic groups in Mozambique are; Makhuwa, Tsonga, Lomwe, Sena, and others.

3. How many languages are spoken in Mozambique?

   The most popular languages spoken in Mozambique are; Makhuwa, Portuguese, Tsonga, Nyanja, Sena, Lomwe, Chuwabo, Ndau, Tswa, other African languages.

4. What religions are in Mozambique?
   

   Mozambique religious groups consist of; Christian (57%), Islam (18%), and traditional African religions (10%), and other religions (14%).

1. Mozambique Political System Overview.

   Mozambique has a semi-presidential constitutional republic form of government. The country has 10 administrative regions (10 provinces).

2. What is the currency used in Mozambique?

   The Metical (MZN) is the official currency for Mozambique.

3. What makes up the economy in Mozambique?

   Mozambique’s main resources and industries consist of sugar cane, cassava, maize, bananas, sweet potatoes, rice, sorghum, aluminum, petroleum products, chemicals, textiles, cement, glass, asbestos, and tobacco.

All numerical data are estimates. Information may vary after the date of this article.