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Mozambique

Africa · 33 million

About Mozambique

Mozambique, officially the Republic of Mozambique, is a sovereign country located in Africa, specifically within the Eastern Africa subregion. Its capital and largest urban centre is Maputo, and the country is home to approximately 34.1 million people. In its native language, the country is known as “Moçambique”. Portuguese serves as the primary official language, shaping daily communication, education, government, and media throughout Mozambique. The official currency in circulation is the Mozambican metical (MT), used for all domestic transactions and price-tagged goods. Mozambique is widely recognised for its long coastline, the Bazaruto Archipelago and marrabenta music. People from Mozambique are referred to as Mozambican.

Geography & climate

Mozambique covers approximately 801,590 km² of territory, making it a large country by land area. It shares land borders with 6 neighbouring countries — a position that has historically influenced migration patterns, regional politics, and cross-border commerce. Geographically, Mozambique sits in the Southern and Eastern Hemisphere, at roughly 18.3° S, 35.0° E. Standard civil time follows UTC+02:00 year-round, simplifying scheduling for residents and visitors alike. The prevailing climate of Mozambique can be summarised as: indian ocean coast & savanna with tropical with cyclones. Local weather patterns naturally vary by altitude, latitude, and proximity to oceans or mountain ranges.

People, language & society

With roughly 34.1 million inhabitants, Mozambique is a country of significant population size. The principal spoken language is Portuguese, which dominates public life, schooling, signage, and the workplace. Locals refer to their homeland as “Moçambique”, a name with linguistic and historical roots that long predate modern borders. Citizens are formally known in English as Mozambican, a demonym that appears in passports, official documents, and international reporting. Economically, the Mozambican metical (MT) is the medium of exchange used by households and businesses, with exchange rates monitored by the country's central monetary authority.

Quick facts at a glance

Practical travel & daily-life info

Visitors planning a trip to Mozambique should familiarise themselves with the capital, Maputo, the local time zone (UTC+02:00), the local currency (Mozambican metical). The international dialling prefix is +258, which is required when phoning a Mozambique number from abroad. Vehicles drive on the left side of the road, an important detail for anyone renting a car or crossing a land border by vehicle. The country's top-level internet domain is .mz, used by local businesses, government sites, and many news organisations. The working week traditionally starts on Monday, which affects business hours, banking, and public holidays.

Government & global standing

Mozambique is recognised internationally as a sovereign, independent state. It is a member state of the United Nations, participating in the General Assembly and various specialised UN agencies. On the global stage, Mozambique is generally classified within the Africa region and more specifically the Eastern Africa subregion, alongside neighbouring states with shared geographic, historical, or economic ties. GlobeIQ groups it under "Southern Africa" for the purposes of the game's regional hint.

Bordering countries

Mozambique shares land borders with 6 countries. Click any neighbour to read about it:

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The flag uniquely depicts a modern automatic rifle — an AK-47 — symbolizing the armed liberation struggle against colonial rule.

Mozambique in the GlobeIQ atlas

Inside the GlobeIQ game, Mozambique appears as a tougher puzzle reserved for geography fans who can pick up subtler hints. When the daily puzzle selects this country, players progressively unlock six hints — silhouette, climate and terrain, number of land borders, region, "known for" tagline, and finally the capital city — before a flag reveal confirms the answer. On its trophy card, Mozambique carries the personality tags “🏝️ Bazaruto Archipelago” and “🎵 Marrabenta Beats”, short flavour labels chosen to evoke the country's most recognisable cultural signatures. Adding Mozambique to your personal atlas is one of 195 small wins on the road to a complete world map. Each correctly guessed nation also contributes to your running streak and unlocks milestone celebrations at 10, 25, 50, 100, and 150 collected countries.

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