Meaning of Country's name
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From the name of the Island of Mozambique, which in turn probably comes from the name of a previous Arab ruler, the sheik Mussa Ben Mbiki |
Capital
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Maputo |
Largest Cities
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Maputo, Matola, Beira, Nampula, Chimoio, Nacala |
Population
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22,890,000 (2009 est) |
Country Code
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258 |
Internet Country Code
|
.mz |
Area
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309,496 sq mi (801,590 km sq) |
Area-Comparative
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Slightly less than twice the size of California |
Bordering Countries
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South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zimbabwe, Swaziland |
Date of Founding (Current State)
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June 25, 1975 |
Type of Government
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Presidential Republic |
Languages Spoken
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Portuguese, Swahili, Makhuwa, Sena |
Religions Practiced
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Roman Catholic (32.8%), Muslim (27.8%), Protestant (17.5%) Other (16.8%), None (5.1%) |
GDP per Capita
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$933 (2009 est) (USD) |
Latest GDP Growth Rate
|
4.3% (2009 est) |
Top Exports
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Aluminum, Prawns, Cashews, Cotton, Sugar, Citrus, Timber, Bulk Electricity |
National Holidays
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New Year's Day – January 1, Heroes' Day – February 3, Women's Day – April 7, Workers' Day – May 1, Independence Day – June 25, Victory Day – September 7, Revolution Day – September 25, Day of Peace and Reconcilliation – October 4, Christmas – December 25 |
Money Currency
|
Mozambican metical (MZN) |
National Sports Teams
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Mozambique National Cricket Team, Mozambique National Football Team |
Random Fact
|
Mozambique has been battered by colonial rules, civil war, and famine. But since a peace deal ended 16 years of civil conflict the country has made big strides, becoming a magnet for foreign investment |
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