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Capital: Maputo
Geography and Landforms
• 1. highest point:
Monte Binga
2,436 m
• 2. Lebombo
Mountains are
an 800km long,
narrow range of
mountains in
Southern Africa
• 3. Zambezi riverZambezi is in fact
the fourth-longest
river in Africa, and
the largest flowing
into the Indian
Ocean from Africa.
• 4. Lake MalawiLake Malawi
(Nyasa) is the
country's major
lake.
Geography and Landforms
• 5. Mozambique channel- Positioned between the countries of
Comoros, Madagascar and Mozambique, it is a busy and
important route for east African commerce. The channel is
approximately 1,000 miles long and home to significant ocean
currents and is a breeding ground for some of the southern
hemisphere's most severe cyclones
Major Cities
1. Beira
2. Chimoio
3. Maputo
4. Matola
5. Nampula
Historic Sites and Landmarks
1. Island of Mozambique- The Portuguese established a port and
naval base in 1507. The island also became an important missionary
center and is now a World Heritage Site.
2. Praca dos Trabalhadores- This structure is located at the end of
Guerro Popular in Maputo where there is a statue honoring the
fallen heroes of Mozambique during World War I.
Historic Sites and Landmarks
3. Fort San Sebastian or Fortaleza- The fort was built in 1781,
during the colonial era, by the Portuguese and was the center of
the original settlement. Today, the fort is a military museum and
the fort is the site of annual commemoration ceremonies
marking the anniversary of the independence of Mozambique.
Recreation and Outdoor Activities
• Gorongosa National Park is a 3,770 square kilometer park at
the southern end of the Great African Rift Valley in the heart
of central Mozambique. Gorongosa is home to an astounding
diversity of animals and plants—some of which are found
nowhere else in the world.
• Mozambique has a national football (soccer) team popularly
known as The Black Mambas, as well as a national cricket
team.
• There are many outdoor activities to choose from on the
coast including: snorkeling, water sports, dune boarding, and
island drives.
Country Flag
Three equal horizontal stripes of green, black, and yellow, with a red isosceles triangle based
on the hoist side; the black band is edged in white. Centered in the triangle is a yellow fivepointed star bearing a crossed rifle and hoe in black superimposed on an open white book.
Green represents the riches of the land, white peace, black the African
continent, yellow the country's minerals, and red the struggle for
independence; the rifle symbolizes defense and vigilance, the hoe refers to the
country's agriculture, the open book stresses the importance of education, and
the star represents Marxism and internationalism.
Setting/Location
• Southeastern Africa,
bordering the
Mozambique
Channel, between
South Africa and
Tanzania
• Borders: Malawi,
South Africa,
Swaziland, Tanzania,
Zambia, Zimbabwe
• Slightly less than
twice the size of
California
Climate/Weather Conditions
• Tropical to subtropical climate with
plenty of sunshine and rarely cold
• The Mozambique weather is
characterized by seasonal rains at a
specific time of the year.
The rainy season is from November
to April and the temperatures can get
very hot and humid, particularly
between December and February.
• Temperatures and rainfall patterns
vary greatly between the regions of
the country.
Transportation
• Cars
(Roadway: 30,400 km)
• Airplanes
(106 airports)
• Trains
(Railway: 4,787 km)
• Ships/boats
(Ports: Beira, Maputo,
Nacala)
Arts and Culture
• National Museum of Art in Maputo- This museum houses a
large collection of works by Mozambican artists such as
Malangatana, Naguib Mucavele and Chissano.
• The Iron House of Maputo- This house, made entirely of iron,
walls, ceiling and all, was designed by Gustav Eifel (who also
designed the Eiffel Tower and Statue of Liberty). It was built as
the governor’s house in the late 19th Century, but it proved
far too hot, being made of iron, for residence.
Language and Dialect
• Emakhuwa 26.1%
• Xichangana 11.3%
• Portuguese 8.8% (official, spoken by 27% of
population as a second language)
• 43 spoken languages
• Many African dialects
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The cuisine of Mozambique
revolves around fresh seafood,
stews, corn porridge, arroz (rice),
millet (a type of grain), and
mandioca (cassava). Meats such
as bifel (steak) and frango
(chicken) are often accompanied
by beans, cassava chips, cashew
nuts, coconut, batata (potatoes),
and a variety of spices, including
garlic and peppers (a Portuguese
influence).
Mozambique's papaya and
pineapples are known as some of
the juiciest in the world
Mozambican chá (tea), make a
delicious ending to any meal
Portugese greatly impacted the
cuisine of Mozambique.
Food
Cassava chips
Additional Information
• Mozambique is the 14th poorest country in the world with a
GDP per capita of $900.
• Mozambique was ruled by Portugal for nearly 500 years and
did not gain independence until 1975.
• Natural gas is an important natural resource in Mozambique.
• 51st largest country in terms of population.
• AIDS is an ongoing problem due to poor living conditions in
many areas.
Natural Hazards
• severe droughts
• devastating cyclones and floods in central and
southern provinces
flood
drought
cyclone
Life Expectancy
Total population: 51.78 years
male: 51.01 years
female: 52.57 years
Major Religion
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Catholic 23.8%
Muslim 17.8%
Zionist Christian 17.5%
other 17.8%
none 23.1%
Largest Ethnic Group
African 99.66%
(Makhuwa, Tsonga, Lomwe, Sena, and others)
Top 3 Imports
1. Machinery and equipment
2. Vehicles
3. Fuel
Top 3 Exports
1. Aluminum
2. Prawns
3. Cashews