Mozambique 🇲🇿 is a fascinating country located in Eastern Africa, part of the Africa region. Officially known as Republic of Mozambique, it is home to roughly 34.6 million people and covers an area of about 801,590 square kilometres.
On this page you will find a complete profile of Mozambique — its capital Maputo, its people and languages, the money used there, where it sits on the world map, and plenty of facts worth remembering the next time the country comes up in a quiz.
Mozambique on the map
Mozambique lies in Eastern Africa, in the Africa region of the world. Measuring roughly 801,590 square kilometres, it ranks 37th in the world by total area.
Mozambique has a coastline as well as land borders with Malawi, South Africa, Eswatini, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe — a crossroads position that has influenced its culture and economy for centuries.
Maputo serves as the capital — the centre of government and, for most travellers, the gateway to everything else Mozambique has to offer.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
Population and languages of Mozambique
Mozambique is home to approximately 34.6 million residents — the 46th largest population on the planet. Its people are known as Mozambicans.
The main language spoken here is Portuguese. Learning even a handful of phrases before a visit goes a long way with locals.
Like every country featured on Spin a Country, Mozambique rewards curiosity — its festivals, food and everyday customs tell a story that statistics alone never can.
Practical information about Mozambique
The official currency is the Mozambican metical (MZN, symbol MT). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for Mozambique is +258. Websites from the country typically use the .mz internet domain.
If Mozambique came up on your random spin, take five minutes to memorise its flag, capital (Maputo) and population — these are the three facts most often asked in geography quizzes.
Neighbouring countries
Mozambique shares borders with 6 countries:
Fun facts about Mozambique
- Mozambique's flag emoji is 🇲🇿 — its two-letter country code is MZ and its three-letter code is MOZ.
- Mozambique covers 801,590 km², ranking 37th in the world by area.
- With about 34.6 million people, Mozambique holds the 46th spot in the world population ranking.
- Mozambique is a member state of the United Nations.
- Mozambique shares borders with 6 countries.
Mozambique — frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of Mozambique?
- The capital of Mozambique is Maputo.
- What is the population of Mozambique?
- Mozambique has a population of approximately 34,631,766 people, ranking 46th in the world.
- Where is Mozambique located?
- Mozambique is located in Eastern Africa, part of the Africa region.
- What language is spoken in Mozambique?
- The main language spoken in Mozambique is Portuguese.
- What currency is used in Mozambique?
- Mozambique uses the Mozambican metical (MZN).
