Mozambique is a long, Indian Ocean-facing Southern African nation with major offshore natural gas discoveries.
Overview
- Size: 801,590 km²
- Location: Southern Africa, a long Indian Ocean coastline, bordering Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe, South Africa and Eswatini.
- Coordinates: -18.665700°, 35.529600°
Governance
- Administrative type: Unitary Presidential Republic
- Languages: Portuguese (official), Makhuwa and other Bantu languages
Culture
A Bantu-Portuguese fusion culture reflected in marrabenta music, wood carving (Makonde art) and a cuisine centred on seafood and peri-peri spice.
Economy
Aluminium smelting and coal have been core exports; major offshore natural gas projects are set to transform the economy alongside agriculture.
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