Africa's secret diving paradise — where the whale shark corridor runs off Tofo beach, the Quirimbas Archipelago hides Swahili culture, Maputo's Portuguese-African architecture decays magnificently, and dhows still sail by.
- Capital
- Maputo
- Population
- 34,090,466
- Area
- 801,590 km²
- Languages
- Portuguese
- Currency
- Mozambique Metical (MZN)
- GDP
- $23,771M
Good to know
Driving side
Left
Annual visitors
2,033,000 (2019)
Safety
Moderate (3.59/100k)
Avg temp
24.4°C
Religion
Christianity
Coast
Coastal
☎ Police 119 · Ambulance 117 · Fire 198
Travel guide
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. As well as some of the best colonial era architecture and relics to be found on the continent, Mozambique has also preserved its African cultural heritage, which can be experienced through art, music and food. Its eastern coastline along the Indian Ocean is more than 1,000 km long, a fantastic draw for scuba divers, fishermen, sailors and beach lovers.
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Best time to visit
April–November is the dry season — best for diving, whale sharks (October–December), and Gorongosa National Park. December–March is the rainy season and cyclone risk on the coast.
Visa
Citizens of most Western countries including US, UK, EU, Canada, and Australia require a visa for Mozambique — available on arrival or through the embassy. The e-Visa system is improving.
Public holidays
UNESCO World Heritage Sites (2)
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