Mozambique - Wikipedia
WebMozambique, officially the Republic of Mozambique, is a country located in southeast Africa bordered by the Indian Ocean to the east, Tanzania to the north, Malawi and Zambia to the northwest, Zimbabwe to the west, and Eswatini and South Africa to the southwest.
Mozambique | Culture, History, & People | Britannica
Web4 days ago · Mozambique, a scenic country in southeastern Africa. It is rich in natural resources, is biologically and culturally diverse, and has a tropical climate. Its coastline, fronting the Mozambique Channel, which separates mainland Africa from the island of Madagascar, offers some of Africa’s best natural harbors.
Mozambique travel - Lonely Planet | Africa
WebMozambique beckons with its coastline and swaying palms, its traditions, its cultures, its vibe and its opportunities for adventure. This enigmatic southeast African country is well off most travelers' maps, but it has much to offer those who venture here: long, dune-fringed beaches, turquoise waters abounding in shoals of colorful fish, well ...
Mozambique Maps & Facts - World Atlas
WebJan 31, 2024 · Key Facts. Flag. Located along the South African coast, Mozambique occupies an area of 801,590 sq. km. Filled with rivers and other crucial waterways, Mozambique serves as a crucial point of contact with the outside world for many of its inland, landlocked neighbors. Mozambique borders six countries; Zimbabwe, Eswatini, …
Mozambique - World Factbook Glyph
Web3 days ago · Mozambique’s high poverty rate is sustained by natural disasters, disease, high population growth, low agricultural productivity, and the unequal distribution of wealth. The country’s birth rate is among the world’s highest, averaging around 5 children per woman (and higher in rural areas) for at least the last three decades. ...
Mozambique country profile - BBC News
WebMay 1, 2023 · Mozambique country profile. 1 May 2023. Mozambique, which gained independence from Portugal in 1975, is still suffering from the effects of a 16-year civil war that ended in 1992. Tensions...
Mozambique - The World Factbook
WebDec 28, 2021 · local short form: Mocambique. former: Portuguese East Africa, People's Republic of Mozambique. etymology: named for the offshore island of Mozambique; the island was apparently named after Mussa al-BIK, an influential Arab slave trader who set himself up as sultan on the island in the 15th century.
Mozambique Travel Guide - National Geographic
WebNational Geographic’s latest travel stories about Mozambique. Photograph by Jody Macdonald, Nat Geo Image Collection. Latest Stories. How travellers can join marine scientists in Mozambique.
Mozambique – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WebJan 3, 2024 · (Information last updated 03 Jan 2024) Mozambique (Portuguese: Moçambique) is a country on the Indian Ocean coast of Southern Africa. From the Monte Binga peak, 2,436 m (7,992 ft) high, to the stunning beaches along the coast, Mozambique is a country of contrasts.
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WebBackground. Mozambique ended almost five centuries as a Portuguese colony when it gained independence in 1975. Large-scale emigration, economic dependence on South Africa, a severe drought, and a prolonged civil war …
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