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Mozambique

History

Swahili traders linked the coast to the Indian Ocean gold trade.
Vasco da Gama reached the coast; Portugal established trading posts.
FRELIMO fought a war of independence against Portugal.
Independence came on 25 June.
Civil war between FRELIMO and RENAMO ended with the Rome accord.
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CapitalMaputo
Population34.1M
Area802k km2
CurrencyMozambican metical

Short facts

RegionEast Africa / Southern Africa
LanguagePortuguese
Time zoneCAT (UTC+2)
Drives onLeft

Worth seeing

  • Island of Mozambique: The former colonial capital, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
  • Bazaruto Archipelago: Dunes, reefs and one of the last dugong populations in the region.
  • Gorongosa National Park: A Rift Valley park whose wildlife has been restored since the war.

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Planning questions

What is Mozambique known for?Island of Mozambique, Bazaruto Archipelago, Gorongosa National Park.
What is the capital?Maputo.
Which language is useful?Portuguese.
When is the national day?25 June.
How should I browse it here?Start with the facts, jump to linked cities, then check events and topics.

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Known for

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