Mozambique Map
Google Maps, detailed facts of Mozambique (ISO: MZ) and the capital city, Maputo. This page enables you to explore Mozambique and its land boundaries in total: 4,783 km. You may also view the border countries of Mozambique (total: 6, Malawi 1,498 km, South Africa 496 km, Swaziland 108 km, Tanzania 840 km, Zambia 439 km, Zimbabwe 1,402 km with its area of total: 799,380 sq km; land: 786,380 sq km, water: 13,000 sq km through detailed Satellite imagery – fast and easy as never before – with Google Maps.
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Mozambique Google Maps & Facts
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You are viewing Mozambique and its location (Africa) at the geographic coordinates of 18 15 S, 35 00 E, inland counties boundaries and international borders.
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Geographical facts about Mozambique including Maputo, the capital city of Mozambique |
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| Name of the country: | Mozambique | Capital city: | Maputo |
| Geographical coordinates of Mozambique: | 18 15 S, 35 00 E | Geographical coordinates of Maputo: | 25 57 S 32 35 E |
| Location of Mozambique: | Southeastern Africa, bordering the Mozambique Channel, between South Africa and Tanzania | Continent / area: | Africa |
| The area of Mozambique: | total: 799,380 sq km; land: 786,380 sq km, water: 13,000 sq km | Area comparative of Mozambique: | slightly less than twice the size of California |
| The elevation data of Mozambique: | mean elevation: 345 m, elevation extremes; lowest point: Indian Ocean 0 m, highest point: Monte Binga 2,436 m | The climate of Mozambique: | tropical to subtropical |
| Land use of Mozambique: | agricultural land: 56.3%; arable land 6.4%; permanent crops 0.3%; permanent pasture 49.6%; forest: 43.7%; other: 0% (2011 estimate) | Irrigated land: | 1,180 sq km (2012) |
| Geographical notes of Mozambique: | the Zambezi River flows through the north-central and most fertile part of the country | The terrain of Mozambique: | mostly coastal lowlands, uplands in center, high plateaus in northwest, mountains in west |
| Land boundaries of Mozambique: | total: 4,783 km | Borders countries of Mozambique: | Malawi 1,498 km, South Africa 496 km, Swaziland 108 km, Tanzania 840 km, Zambia 439 km, Zimbabwe 1,402 km |
| Maritime claims of Mozambique: | territorial sea: 12 nautical miles, exclusive economic zone: 200 nautical miles | ||
Fast Facts about Mozambique
Are you traveling to Mozambique? When you are on the way to explore foreign countries in Africa, it is always good to be aware of the nature of that specific nation and the surroundings, in this case: Southeastern Africa, bordering the Mozambique Channel, between South Africa and Tanzania.
Did you know that the legal system of Mozambique is a mixed legal system of Portuguese civil law, and customary law; note – in rural, predominately Muslim villages with no formal legal system, Islamic law may be applied?
When you are traveling around or looking for accommodation in Mozambique, you would better know that (the lengths of roadways total: 30,331 km, paved: 6,303 km, unpaved: 24,028 km (2009)), and the most crowded areas in this country are: MAPUTO (capital) 1.187 million; Matola 937,000 (2015). The urbanization rate in this country looks like the following: urban population: 32.2% of the total population (2015).
The total population in Mozambique: 25,930,150 (July 2016 estimate) with a population growth rate of 2.45% (2016 estimate) and the most widely spoken language(s) are Emakhuwa 25.3%, Portuguese (official language) 10.7%, Xichangana 10.3%, Cisena 7.5%, Elomwe 7%, Echuwabo 5.1%, other Mozambican languages 30.1%, other 4% (1997 census). These days, Mozambique has to face a net migration rate of -1.9 migrant(s) / 1,000 population (2016 estimate).
You may find the following ethnic groups in Mozambique nowadays; African 99.66% (Makhuwa, Tsonga, Lomwe, Sena, and others), Europeans 0.06%, Euro-Africans 0.2%, Indians 0.08%.
The right to vote in Mozambique can be exercised by the population from the age of 18 years of age, universal and he following ways can earn the citizenship; citizenship by birth: no. Citizenship by descent only: at least one parent must be a citizen of Mozambique. Dual citizenship recognized: no. Residency requirement for naturalization: 5 years.
In case if you plan to visit Mozambique for shopping, or for business porpuses, it is good to know that the national holiday(s) in Mozambique are: Independence Day, 25 June (1975).
Whether you are traveling for business or not, never forget that sometimes there are several risks/hazards on your way; In the case of Mozambique, these are the most likely dangers you might face: severe droughts; devastating cyclones and floods in central and southern provinces. What do you think? Are you prepared enough to visit Maputo and/or Mozambique?
Living with the given conditions, affected by all the civilization and natural harms in Mozambique, the population has to face a death rate of 11.9 deaths / 1,000 population (2016 estimate).
Travel references about Mozambique
To make your travel experience better, you may do it better to understand at least one of the most widely spoken languages in Mozambique. Here they are: Emakhuwa 25.3%, Portuguese (official language) 10.7%, Xichangana 10.3%, Cisena 7.5%, Elomwe 7%, Echuwabo 5.1%, other Mozambican languages 30.1%, other 4% (1997 census).
For your local internet searches, use the following TLD: .mz
Do not be surprised, when visiting this country, its climate typically is like this; tropical to subtropical.
Its capital city is Maputo, where the local time zone is UTC+2, which is 7 hours ahead of Washington DC during Standard Time. Note to the timezone in Maputo: N/A.
For nature lovers, we do note the following elevation data regarding Mozambique; mean elevation: 345 m, elevation extremes; lowest point: Indian Ocean 0 m, highest point: Monte Binga 2,436 m. The length of its total coastline are: 2,470 km and the length of the land boundaries is total: 4,783 km.
Current environmental issues in Mozambique; increased migration of the population to urban and coastal areas with adverse environmental consequences; desertification; pollution of surface and coastal waters; elephant poaching for ivory is a problem.
And again – in case if you missed it-, those natural hazards, that are threatening your journey: severe droughts; devastating cyclones and floods in central and southern provinces.
For your traveling options, there are 98 (2013) airports and N/A heliports in Mozambique all together with 460 km (Zambezi River navigable to Tete and along Cahora Bassa Lake) (2010) waterways, and roadways in total: total: 30,331 km, paved: 6,303 km, unpaved: 24,028 km (2009).
Background of Mozambique
Like every nation, Mozambique also has its historical background, and it has shaped its social, cultural, political and geographical characteristics; Almost five centuries as a Portuguese colony came to a close with independence in 1975. Large-scale emigration, economic dependence on South Africa, a severe drought, and a prolonged civil war hindered the country’s development until the mid-1990s. The ruling Front for the Liberation of Mozambique (FRELIMO) party formally abandoned Marxism in 1989, and a new constitution the following year provided for multiparty elections and a free market economy. A UN-negotiated peace agreement between FRELIMO and rebel Mozambique National Resistance (RENAMO) forces ended the fighting in 1992. In December 2004, Mozambique underwent a delicate transition as Joaquim CHISSANO stepped down after 18 years in office. His elected successor, Armando GUEBUZA, served two terms and then passed executive power to Filipe NYUSI in October 2014. RENAMO’s residual armed forces engaged in a low-level insurgency from 2012 to 2014. Source: CIA, The World Factbook.
