Mozambique
country in Southeastern Africa; the current form of Mozambique since 1975
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Geography
Location
Southeastern Africa, bordering the Mozambique Channel, between South Africa and Tanzania
Climate
tropical to subtropical
Terrain
mostly coastal lowlands, uplands in center, high plateaus in northwest, mountains in west
Natural resources
coal, titanium, natural gas, hydropower, tantalum, graphite
People & Society
Languages
Makhuwa 26.1%, Portuguese (official) 16.6%, Tsonga 8.6%, Nyanja 8.1, Sena 7.1%, Lomwe 7.1%, Chuwabo 4.7%, Ndau 3.8%, Tswa 3.8%, other Mozambican languages 11.8%, other 0.5%, unspecified 1.8% (2017 est.)
Religions
Catholic 27.3%, Islam 19.1%, Pentecostal 16.7%, Saio/Zione 16.3%, no religion 13.5%, other 4.3%, Anglican 1.7%, unknown 1.2% (2017 est.)
Government
Government type
presidential republic
Independence
25 June 1975 (from Portugal)
National holiday
Independence Day, 25 June (1975)
Legal system
mixed system of Portuguese civil law and customary law
Economy
Real GDP (purchasing power parity)
$51.786 billion (2024 est.)
Real GDP per capita
$1,500 (2024 est.)
Real GDP growth rate
1.9% (2024 est.)
Inflation rate (consumer prices)
4.1% (2024 est.)
Unemployment rate
3.6% (2024 est.)
Exports - partners
India 18%, China 13%, South Africa 9%, UAE 6%, Thailand 4% (2023)
Imports - partners
South Africa 34%, China 14%, India 13%, UAE 6%, Singapore 3% (2023)
Source: CIA World Factbook · public domain (US gov work, 17 USC §105) · fetched 2026-05-06
Mozambique
Summary
Mozambique is a republic[1]. Mozambique draws 4,907 Wikipedia views per month (republic category, ranking #11 of 32).[2]
Key Facts
- Mozambique is identified as part of the African people ethnic group[3].
- Mozambique is identified as part of the European people ethnic group[4].
- Mozambique is identified as part of the White Africans of European ancestry ethnic group[5].
- Mozambique is identified as part of the Indians in Mozambique ethnic group[6].
- Mozambique was a member of United Nations[7].
- Mozambique was a member of Commonwealth of Nations[8].
- Mozambique was a member of African Union[9].
- Mozambique was a member of World Trade Organization[10].
- Mozambique was a member of Organisation of Islamic Cooperation[11].
- Mozambique was a member of International Bank for Reconstruction and Development[12].
- Mozambique is in the country of Mozambique[13].
- Mozambique's head of government is recorded as Maria Benvinda Levy[14].
- Mozambique is on the continent of Africa[15].
- Mozambique's instance of is recorded as republic[16].
- Mozambique's instance of is recorded as sovereign state[17].
- Mozambique's instance of is recorded as country[18].
- Mozambique's head of state is recorded as Daniel Chapo[19].
- Mozambique's capital is recorded as Maputo[20].
- Mozambique's official language is recorded as Portuguese[21].
- Mozambique's currency is recorded as Mozambican metical[22].
- Mozambique's shares border with is recorded as Tanzania[23].
- Mozambique's shares border with is recorded as Malawi[24].
- Mozambique's shares border with is recorded as Zambia[25].
- Mozambique's shares border with is recorded as Zimbabwe[26].
- Mozambique's shares border with is recorded as Eswatini[27].
Body
Definition and Type
Recorded instance of include republic[16], sovereign state[17], and country[18].
Origins
Island of Mozambique is named after Mozambique[28].
Use and Application
Mozambique is part of Portuguese-speaking African countries[29].
Influence
Things named for Mozambique include Mozambique Current[30], an ocean current[31].
Why It Matters
Mozambique draws 4,907 Wikipedia views per month (republic category, ranking #11 of 32).[2] Mozambique has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] Mozambique is known by 42 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]
Entities named for Mozambique include Mozambique Current[30], an ocean current[31].