Mozambique
Capital
Maputo
Population
~32.1 million
Currency
Mozambican Metical (MZN)
Quick Facts
- Languages
- Portuguese
- Religion
- Christianity, Islam, Traditional beliefs
- Climate
- Tropical; hot and humid with a rainy season (November to March)
Culture & History
Known for: its Indian Ocean coastline, Portuguese influence, and post-war recovery
Also famous for: beaches, wildlife, and islands
Food: Piri-piri chicken
Brief History
Portuguese colony; gained independence in 1975; civil war; recovering from conflict; relies on natural resources and agriculture