Mozambique has a population of 32,513,805 as of 2023.
Size
801,590 sq km / 309,500 sq mi (slightly larger than Texas)
Capital City
The capital city of Mozambique is Maputo.
Ethnic Groups
97.8% Bantu 2.2% Other
Religion
59.2% Christian 18.9% Muslims 21.9% Other / Non-religious
Languages
Portuguese (Official) Emakhuwa (Common)
Various other local languages and dialects are spoken in the Mozambique.
Geography
The north has hills and plateaus and highlands, the south has the lowlands with mountains located in the far south.
Economy
A large part of the economy relies upon aluminum mining and production. Natural gas discoveries are also a help to the economy.
Interesting Fact
The great Zambezi river divides the country in half creating two separate and distinct geographic areas.
Important Facts
Mozambique became independent from Portugal on June 25, 1975, but because of civil war it would not be until 1993 that a democratic government would be in place.
