Geography:
- Located in southeastern Africa, bordered by Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Eswatini, and the Indian Ocean
- Area: 801,590 sq km (309,110 sq mi)
- Capital: Maputo
Demographics:
- Population: 31.7 million (2023 est.)
- Ethnic groups: Bantu (99.66%), Europeans (0.06%), Indians (0.05%), others (0.23%)
- Languages: Portuguese (official), Makua, Sena, Ndau
- Religion: Christianity (56.1%), Islam (22.8%), other (21.1%)
Economy:
- GDP (nominal, 2022 est.): $16.9 billion
- GDP (PPP, 2022 est.): $43.2 billion
- Per capita GDP (nominal, 2022 est.): $532
- Major industries: agriculture, mining (coal, natural gas), tourism
History:
- Portuguese colony from 1505 to 1975
- Gained independence in 1975
- Civil war from 1977 to 1992
- Multi-party elections since 1994
Government:
- Semi-presidential republic
- President: Filipe Nyusi
- Prime Minister: Adriano Maleiane
Other:
- Currency: Mozambican metical (MZN)
- Time zone: Central Africa Time (CAT)
- National anthem: "Pátria Amada" (Beloved Fatherland)
Key Facts:
- Mozambique is one of the poorest countries in the world, with high levels of poverty and inequality.
- It has a diverse and abundant natural resource base, including coal, natural gas, and minerals.
- Mozambique's agriculture sector is dominated by small-scale subsistence farming, with cassava, maize, and rice being the main crops.
- The country has a high burden of HIV/AIDS, with an estimated prevalence of 11.5% among adults.
- Mozambique is a member of the African Union, the Southern African Development Community (SADC), and the Commonwealth of Nations.