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The flag of Mozambique is composed of three equal horizontal bands of teal, black with white top and bottom edges, and yellow. A red isosceles triangle spanning about two-fifth the width of the field is superimposed on the hoist side with its base on the hoist end. This triangle bears a crossed rifle and hoe in black superimposed on an open white book which is superimposed on a five-pointed yellow star.

Mozambique

Republic of Mozambique

Eastern AfricaMZMOZ

Population

31.26M

Capital

Maputo

Country Overview

Geography

Basic Information

Common Name
Mozambique
Official Name
Republic of Mozambique
Region
Eastern Africa
Population
31.26M

Codes & Identifiers

Alpha-2 Code
MZ
Alpha-3 Code
MOZ
Olympic Code
508
Area
801,590 km²

Time Zones

  • UTC+02:00

Languages

Portuguese

Continents

Africa

Currencies

  • MT - Mozambican metical (MZN)

International Associations

Commonwealth of Nations (Commonwealth)

Bordering Countries

MalawiSouth AfricaEswatiniTanzaniaZambiaZimbabwe

Geographic Location

Coordinates: 32.55°, -25.95°

Mozambique is located in , specifically in the Eastern Africa region. It shares borders with 6 countries.

About Mozambique

The capital city, Maputo, serves as the country's political and often cultural center. The language spoken include Portuguese.

Geographic Facts

  • Our planet has seven continents and five oceans.
  • Earth's circumference at the equator is approximately 40,075 kilometers.
  • About 71% of the Earth's surface is covered by water.