Mozambique

Mozambique in the eastern part of Southern Africa is, together with Angola in the west, the only Portuguese speaking country in Southern Africa . After almost five centuries under the colonial power Portugal Mozambique gained independence in 1975. The new freedom was followed by 17 years of civil war, which ended in 1992.

After peace was restored and the waves of aggression had calmed down, the first tourists came to Mozzie and rediscovered the almost forgotten beauty of the country. Endless beaches, white sand, the warm Indian Ocean and the welcoming people of Mozambique transferred the war-torn country into one of the fastest growing tourist markets of Southern Africa.

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Area

801.590 sq km

Currency

Metical

Language

Portuguese (official),
indigenous dialects

Population

19.686.505 (07/06 est.)

Ethnic Groups

Shangaan, Chokwe, Manyika, Sena,
Makua etc. 99.66%
Europeans 0.06%
Euro-Africans 0.2%
Indians 0.08%

Climate

tropical to subtropical

Elevation Extremes

lowest point: Indian Ocean - 0 m
highest point: Monte Binga - 2,436 m

HIV/AIDS - adult prevalence rate

13.0%; 12.2% to 16.4% (estimates vary)

Electricity

220V - 50hz
plugs: European plugs, "Schuko" plugs and receptacle with side grounding contacts,"South African" plugs - click here
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Internet Country Code

.mz

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