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Mozambique Facts and Figures
Location of mozambique
Flag of Mozambique
Map of Mozambique
Meaning of Country's name |
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 |
Maputo |
Largest Cities |
Maputo, Matola, Beira, Nampula, Chimoio, Nacala |
Population |
22,890,000 (2009 est) |
Country Code |
258 |
Internet Country Code |
.mz |
Area |
309,496 sq mi (801,590 km sq) |
Area-Comparative |
Slightly less than twice the size of California |
Bordering Countries |
South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zimbabwe, Swaziland |
Date of Founding (Current State) |
June 25, 1975 |
Type of Government |
Presidential Republic |
Languages Spoken |
Portuguese, Swahili, Makhuwa, Sena |
Religions Practiced |
Roman Catholic (32.8%), Muslim (27.8%), Protestant (17.5%) Other (16.8%), None (5.1%) |
GDP per Capita |
$933 (2009 est) (USD) |
Latest GDP Growth Rate |
4.3% (2009 est) |
Top Exports |
Aluminum, Prawns, Cashews, Cotton, Sugar, Citrus, Timber, Bulk Electricity |
National Holidays |
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 |
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 |
NEWS FROM Mozambique
Tuesday, 06-18-13, 12:39
[AIM]The Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA) and the Mozambican government on 29 May in the Moroccan city of Marrakesh signed an agreement under which the bank will provide credit to finance a rural electrification project in the Mozambican provinces of Niassa and Zambezia.
Tuesday, 06-18-13, 12:36
[]Maputo -Inclusive business is a concept that aims to integrate low-income communities in the value chain of large companies.
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