Mozambique
A long ribbon of a country strung down southeast Africa's coast, Mozambique trades in Indian Ocean beaches, coral reefs and a Portuguese-speaking culture stitched with Swahili and Arab threads.
WHAT THE FLAG MEANSÂ â—˘
Green, black and yellow horizontal bands split by white fimbriations, with a red hoist triangle bearing a yellow star, an open book, a hoe and an AK-47. Green is the land, black the continent, yellow its minerals, white peace and red the liberation struggle - the rifle, hoe and book stand for defence, farming and education.
Mozambique FACTSÂ â—˘
| Capital | Maputo |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Population | 35,631,653 (2025) |
| Area | 801,590 km² |
| Population density | 44/km² |
| Currency | Mozambican metical (MZN) |
| Official language | Portuguese |
| Calling code | +258 |
| Internet TLD | .mz |
| Time zone | UTC+02:00 |
| Drives on the | Left |
| ISO codes | MZ / MOZ |
DID YOU KNOW? ◢
- It has a coastline of roughly 2,500 kilometres along the warm Indian Ocean.
- Portuguese is its official language, a legacy that makes it one of Africa's few Lusophone nations.
- The Bazaruto Archipelago is a haven for dugongs, one of the last strongholds for these sea mammals in East Africa.
- Its flag is the only national flag in the world to feature a modern rifle.
Mozambique QUICK ANSWERSÂ â—˘
What is the capital of Mozambique?
The capital of Mozambique is Maputo.
What is the population of Mozambique?
Mozambique had a population of 35,631,653 in 2025.
What currency does Mozambique use?
Mozambique uses the Mozambican metical (MZN).
What languages are spoken in Mozambique?
The official language of Mozambique is Portuguese.
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