| Country | Mozambique |
| Continent | Africa |
| Location | 18.66570 S, 35.52960 E |
| Map of Mozambique |  |
| Flag |  |
| Area | 801,590 km² |
| Coastline | 1534 miles |
| Neighboring Countries | Malawi
Zimbabwe Swaziland Zambia Comoros Madagascar Botswana Mayotte Tanzania Lesotho Burundi South Africa Namibia Rwanda Kenya Reunion Democratic Republic of the Congo Uganda Mauritius Seychelles Somalia Ethiopia Djibouti Sudan |
| Time Zone | CAT (UTC +2) |
| Population | 29.625 million (2017) |
| Symbol |  |
| Independence Day | June 25th, 1975 |
| President of Mozambique | Filipe Nyusi |
| Prime Minister of Mozambique | Carlos Agostinho do Rosario |
| National Anthem | ‘’Patria Amada (Beloved Homeland)’’ |
| National Animal | African Elephant |
| National Bird | Tocororo |
| National Tree | Royal Palm |
| Cereals Produce Mainly | Maize
Sorghum Wheat |
| National Poet | Jose Craveirinha |
| National Sport | Soccer |
| National Dance | Tufo |
| National Language | Portuguese |
| Seasons in Mozambique | Dry Season
Wet Season Winter Season |
| Prestigious Awards of Mozambique | Military Awards – 25 September Military Order, 4 October Order, Nachingwea Medal
Civilian Award – 25 June Order Literature Award – Neustadt International Prize for Literature |
| Religion in Mozambique | Christianity (56.1%)
No Religion (18.7%) Islam (17.9%) Other/Unknown (7.3%) |
| Average Marriage age in Mozambique | 21.7 years for men and 17.5 years for women |
| Capital | Maputo (250 57’S 32035’E) |
| Number of Provinces | 10 Provinces |
| Largest Province in Mozambique | Maputo |
| Smallest Province in Mozambique | Nampula |
| Number of Cities | 14 Cities |
| Largest City in Mozambique | Maputo |
| Smallest City in Mozambique | Cuamba |
| Literacy rate | 73.3% (males)
45.4% (females) |
| Type of Government | Republic
Unitary State Presidential System Constitutional Republic |
| GDP | PPP – $37.321 billion (2017)
Nominal – $11.170 billion (2017) |
| GDP per capita | $1,263 (2017) |
| Total Number of Mozambique Army | 11,200 |
| Currency | Mozambican metical (MZN) |
| Calling Code | +258 |
| Internet TLD | .mz |
| ISO 3166 code | MZ |
| Festivals of Mozambique | New Year
International Labor Day AZGO Festival STRAB Festival Independence Day Tambo International Art Festival Chopi Music Festival Christmas |
| Historic Monuments | Statue of Samora Machel
Iron House Garden of Memory Monument |
| Protected Areas in Mozambique | 8 National Parks |
| Longest River in Mozambique | Zambezi River |
| Longest Bridge in Mozambique | Dona Ana Bridge |
| Longest Railway Station | Maputo Railway Station |
| Largest Lake | Lake Malawai |
| Largest Island | Bazaruto Island |
| Highest Mountain in Mozambique | Mount Namuli |
| Biggest Dam in Mozambique | Cahora Bassa Dam |
| Biggest Waterfall in Mozambique | Victoria Falls |
| Biggest Airport | Maputo International Airport |
| Total Number of Airport | 25 Airports |
| Total Number of Universities | 23 Universities |
| Tallest Building in Mozambique | Banco de Mocambique Tower 1 |
| Richest person of Mozambique | Armando Guebuza |
| Best places to visit in Mozambique | Bazaruto Archipelago
Maputo Pemba Gorongosa National Park Tofo Quirimbas National Park Island of Mozambique Inhaca Island Ponta do Quro Vilankulo |
| Official Website | http://www.portaldogoverno.gov.mz/ |
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