Mozambique

Mozambique Quick Facts…

Official NameRepublic of Mozambique
Common NameMozambique – /ˌmoʊ.zæmˈbik/
NationalityMozambican(s) – noun, Mozambican – adjective
IndependenceReceived in 1975 (from Portugal)
Administrative Divisions10 provinces and 1 city
Total Population32.5 million (#45) with 38.8% urbanized – 2023 estimate
Major Urban AreasMaputo (capital city), Matola, Nampula
Major LanguagesMakhuwa, Portuguese (official), Xichangana
Electricity Access31.4% of total population
Internet Access17% of total population
CurrencyMeticais (MZM)
Real GDP (PPP)$39.4 billion – 2021 estimate
Real GDP per Capita$1,200 (#224) – 2021 estimate
Total Area799,380 sq km / 308,642 sq mi (#36) with 1.6% water area
Geographic RegionAfrica – Southern Africa
Bordering CountriesMalawi, South Africa, Eswatini, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Bordering Water BodiesMozambique Channel

National Anthem: “Lovely Fatherland”