What is the capital of Mozambique?

The capital of Mozambique is Maputo.

What continent is Mozambique in?

Mozambique is in Africa, specifically the Eastern Africa subregion.

What is the population of Mozambique?

Mozambique has a population of roughly 29,495,962 people, across a land area of 801,590 km².

What language is spoken in Mozambique?

The main language of Mozambique is Portuguese.

Which countries border Mozambique?

Mozambique shares a land border with 6 countries: Malawi, South Africa, Eswatini, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

Mozambique

Republic of Mozambique

Mozambique is a country in Eastern Africa, Africa. Its capital is Maputo, home to roughly 29,495,962 people across 801,590 km² of land.

Where is Mozambique?

Mozambique is in Eastern Africa, Africa, bordering Malawi, South Africa, Eswatini, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe. Drag or zoom the map, or open the full interactive world map.

Key facts

Capital: Maputo
Continent: Africa
Subregion: Eastern Africa
Population: 29,495,962
Land area: 801,590 km²
ISO codes: MZ / MOZ
Languages: Portuguese
Coastline: Has a coastline
Currency: Mozambican metical (MZN)
Calling code: +258
Internet domain: .mz

How Mozambique compares

Mozambique ranks 47th of 194 countries on this site by population and 35th by land area — roughly 0.4% of their combined population. In Africa it ranks 14th of 54 by population and 16th by area. It has a coastline. It shares land borders with 6 other countries.

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Flag of Mozambique: colours

A pixel-accurate scan of the Mozambique flag breaks down as 27.7% yellow, 26.5% green, 21.6% red, 19.4% black and 4.8% white.

Can you name a country from its colours alone? That is the whole idea behind the flag pie chart game.

Did you know?

Gorongosa National Park rebounded from wartime devastation into one of Africa's great wildlife restoration stories.
The Quirimbas and Bazaruto archipelagos offer pristine Indian Ocean reefs and diving.
Marrabenta music blends Portuguese guitar with African rhythms born in Maputo's neighborhoods.
Ilha de Moçambique was a major Indian Ocean trading post and is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park links Mozambique's wilderness with South Africa and Zimbabwe.

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Mozambique: frequently asked questions

What is the capital of Mozambique?: The capital of Mozambique is Maputo.
What continent is Mozambique in?: Mozambique is in Africa, specifically the Eastern Africa subregion.
What is the population of Mozambique?: Mozambique has a population of roughly 29,495,962 people, across a land area of 801,590 km².
What language is spoken in Mozambique?: The main language of Mozambique is Portuguese.
Which countries border Mozambique?: Mozambique shares a land border with 6 countries: Malawi, South Africa, Eswatini, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

Practice with geography games

Studying Mozambique is easier when you put facts into practice. Try these free games to reinforce flags, capitals, and comparative geography.

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