Capital: Maputo
Population
Total Population:
34,631,766
Natural Increase:
2.9%
Density:
42 Inhabitants/km²
Urban Population:
39.3%
Ethnic Origins:
There is no official data on ethnic groups in Mozambique. However, the population is essentially African, comprised of such ethnic groups as the Makhuwa (the largest), Tsonga, Lomwe, Sena and others. There are also small communities of Europeans, mixed African-Europeans and Indians.
Official Language:
Portuguese
Other Languages Spoken:
Swahili, Makhuwa, Sena, Ndau, and Shangaan (Tsonga).
Business Language(s):
Portuguese or English
Religion:
Roman Catholic 27.2%, Muslim 18.9%, Zionist Christian 15.6%, Evangelical/Pentecostal 15.3%, Anglican 1.7%, other 4.8%, none 13.9%, unspecified 2.5%
Local Time:
It is %T:%M %A In Maputo
Exchange Rate on
:
National Currency: Mozambique Metical (MZN)
Country Overview
Area:
799,380 km²
Type of State:
Presidential Republic.
Type of Economy:
Variable-income, mixed economy based on resources and services..
Mozambique faces significant economic challenges related to debt and inflation, although growth is supported by major investment projects in the gas industry.
HDI*:
0.493/1
HDI (World Rank):
182/192
Note: (*) The HDI, Human Development Index, measures a country's development in terms of quality of life. It mainly takes into account life expectancy, level of education and GDP per capita.
Telecommunication
Telephone Code:
To call from Mozambique, dial 00
To call Mozambique, dial +258
Internet Suffix:
.mz
Households with a computer:
3.3 per 100 Inhabitants
Telephone Lines:
0.4 per 100 Inhabitants
Internet Users:
19.8 per 100 Inhabitants
Access to Electricity:
36% of the Population
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