Mozambique
Presidential republicIndependent since 1975
Official:
Republic of Mozambique
Local name:
Moçambique
Region:
Eastern Africa
Area:
786,380 km²
Capital:
Maputo
Geography
Mozambique is a country in the southeast of Africa at the Indian Ocean. The land has a total area of 786,380 km² (303,623 mi²) and a total coastline of 2,470 km (1,534.8 mi). This land area is approximately 113% of the area of Texas. Mozambique is thus one of the largest countries in Africa and the 36th biggest in the world. Most of the population (62%) resides within rural regions.Mozambique is comparatively low at an average elevation of 345 meters above sea level. The highest mountain peak (Monte Binga) is at 2,436 meters. The country has about 70 islands. There are direct national borders with the six neighboring countries Malawi, South Africa, Eswatini, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe. The distance between New York City and the Capital Maputo is about 13,210 km (8,208 mi).
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Current time in Mozambique:
The countrywide time in Mozambique is Central Africa Time (CAT).
As in many countries, there is no daylight savings time in Mozambique.
Related to Greenwich Mean Time, there's the same difference of 2 hours all over the year.
Sunrise and sunset00:00
March 2023
The countrywide time in Mozambique is Central Africa Time (CAT).
As in many countries, there is no daylight savings time in Mozambique.
Related to Greenwich Mean Time, there's the same difference of 2 hours all over the year.
Population
Population:32,077,000
Population per km²:40.79
Life expectancy males:Ø 58.1 years
Life expectancy females:
Ø 64.2 yearsBirth rate:
37.0 ‰Death rate:
8.0 ‰Males/Females:
49.1% : 50.9%Population pyramid
The currency in Mozambique is the metical (MZN).
1 Metical is divided into 100 Centavos.
Status: 03/16/2023
1 Metical is divided into 100 Centavos.
Status: 03/16/2023
1 US dollar = 63.52 Meticals
1000 Meticals = 15.74 US dollar
1000 Meticals = 15.74 US dollar
The climate in Mozambique
In Mozambique, as in all equatorial countries, there is a tropical climate. Unlike in Europe or the USA, there is almost no difference between the seasons. The daylight hours vary little, and the temperature differences between summer and winter are also lower. Depending on the season, the average daytime temperatures range between 26 and 31 degrees. In some parts of the country, the temperature rises to 37 °C. In the colder months, and depending in the region, the temperature drops to 15 °C in a month's average.Average daytime and nighttime temperatures
Languages
Official language:
Portuguese
| Mother tongue | Distribution |
|---|---|
| Emakhuwa | 25.3 % |
| Portuguese | 10.7 % |
| Xichangana | 10.3 % |
| Cisena | 7.5 % |
| Elomwe | 7.0 % |
| Echuwabo | 5.1 % |
| other | 34.1 % |
Religions
| Religion | Distribution |
|---|---|
| Pentecostals | 10.9% |
| Roman Catholics | 28.4% |
| Anglicans | 1.3% |
| Christian Zionists | 15.5% |
| Muslims | 17.9% |
| nondenominational | 18.7% |
| other | 7.3% |
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Economy
| GDP: | 15.78 bn $ |
| Exportations: | 4,369.8 M $ |
| Importations: | 8,363.9 M $ |
| › Tourism receipts: | 113.00 M $ |
| › Unemployment rate: | 4.0 % |
| › Inflation rate: | 5.69 % |
| › Corruption index: | 26 (very bad) |
| › Energy consumption: | 11.6 bn kWh |
Due to its political and financial situation, Mozambique is considered one of the least developed countries in the world and is also one of the heavily indebted poor countries.
In terms of revenues, the Philippines still ranks 185th in the world and, with an average annual income of 480 USD is one of the low-income countries.
Land use
| 0% Urban areas: | 2,739 km² |
| 64% Agricultural areas: | 499,509 km² |
| 47% Forest: | 367,475 km² |
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Transport
| Roadways: | 31,083 km |
| Railways: | 4,787 km |
| Waterways: | 460 km |
| Commercial harbors: | 30 |
| › Airports: | 10 |
Most important cities
| City | Region | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Maputo / Capital | Maputo City | 1,088,000 |
| Matola | Maputo | 675,000 |
| Beira | Sofala | 531,000 |
| Nampula | Nampula | 389,000 |
| Chimoio | Manica | 257,000 |
| Nacala | Nampula | 225,000 |
| Quelimane | Zambézia | 189,000 |
| Tete | Tete | 129,000 |
| Xai-Xai | Gaza | 127,000 |
| Maxixe | Inhambane | 120,000 |
| Ressano Garcia | Maputo | 110,000 |
| Lichinga | Niassa | 110,000 |
| Pemba | Cabo Delgado | 109,000 |
| Dondo | Sofala | 79,000 |
| António Enes | Nampula | 75,000 |
| Inhambane | Inhambane | 74,000 |
| Cuamba | Niassa | 73,000 |
| Montepuez | Cabo Delgado | 72,000 |
| Chokwé | Gaza | 64,000 |
| Chibuto | Gaza | 59,000 |
| Ilha de Moçambique | Nampula | 54,000 |
| Mocímboa | Cabo Delgado | 28,000 |
| Manjacaze | Gaza | 26,000 |
Political indicators
(Based on the "Worldwide Governance Indicators" project of the World Bank)
| Political stability: | ◈ |
| Rule of law: | ◈ |
| Effectivity: | ◈ |
| Regulatory quality: | ◈ |
| Voice accountability: | ◈ |
| Death penalty: | abolished in 1990 |
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