• Kids on beach at sunset, Bazaruto Island

    Kids on beach at sunset, Bazaruto Island

  • View over Maputo, with Catedral de Nossa Senhora da Conceicao in foreground

    View over Maputo, with Catedral de Nossa Senhora da Conceicao in foreground

  • Sao Lourenco Fort, built by Portuguese in 1695, sitting on Sao Lourenco Island

    Sao Lourenco Fort, built by Portuguese in 1695, sitting on Sao Lourenco Island

Mozambique: Overview

Mozambicans are putting their shattering past behind them and rebuilding their country at a remarkable pace. There's plenty to see, including stunning beaches and islands, a World Heritage site, charming colonial architecture and colourful local cultures, but get here soon before the tourist masses arrive.

FAST FACTS

Full name

Republic of Mozambique

Currency

Metical, MZM (Mtn)

Population

17000000

Languages

  • Portuguese (official)
  • (other)

Time zone(s)

  • GMT/UTC: + 2

Voltage

220/240V

Hertz

50Hz

Plugs

  • South African/Indian-style plug with two circular metal pins above a large circular grounding pin

    South African/Indian-style plug with two circular metal pins above a large circular grounding pin
  • European plug with two circular metal pins

    European plug with two circular metal pins

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