Mozambique is located in the Southern Africa region at latitude -18.665695 and longitude 35.529562 and is part of the African continent continent.
The DMS coordinates for the center of the country are:
18° 39' 56.50'' S
35° 31' 46.42'' E
You can see the location of Mozambique on the world map below:
Mozambique on the World Map
Mozambique Neighboring Countries
The neighboring countries of Mozambique (MZ) are:
- Malawi (MW)
- Eswatini (SZ)
- South Africa (ZA)
- Tanzania (TZ)
- Zambia (ZM)
- Zimbabwe (ZW)
Maritime Borders
Mozambique borders with the Indian Ocean.
Mozambique Key Facts
| Country | Mozambique |
|---|---|
| Coordinates |
Latitude: -18.665695 Longitude: 35.529562 |
| Country Codes |
Alpha 2: MZ Alpha 3: MOZ |
| Country Flag Emoji | 🇲🇿 |
| Int. Phone Prefix | +258 |
| Capital city | Maputo |
| Continent / Subcontinent |
Africa Southern Africa |
| Country Area | 799,380 sq km |
| Population 2021 |
32,163,045 World Rank: 46 |
| Median Age | 16.8 |
| Life expectancy | 59.3 |
| Major languages | Makhuwa 26.1%, Portuguese (official) 16.6%, Tsonga 8.6%, Nyanja 8.1, Sena 7.1%, Lomwe 7.1%, Chuwabo 4.7%, Ndau 3.8%, Tswa 3.8%, other Mozambican languages 11.8%, other 0.5%, unspecified 1.8% (2017 est.) |
| UTC/GMT Time |
Number of time zones: 1
|
| Internet TLD | .mz |
| Biggest Airport | Maputo International Airport (LUM) |
| Average temperature |
23.80 °C 74.84 °F |
| Administrative Divisions | 1 city 10 provinces |
| Political system | Presidential representative democratic republic |
Mozambique Economy Facts
| World Bank Income Group | Low income |
|---|---|
| World Bank Region | Sub-Saharan Africa |
| Currency | Mozambican Metical (MZM) |
| GDP in 2020 |
$14 (billions of USD) World Rank: 129 |
| GDP per capita in 2020 |
$449 World Rank: 193 |
| Major Industries / Economic Sectors | Agriculture, manufacturing, energy, services |
| Top 5 Import Countries | South Africa, China, India, Brazil, Portugal |
| Top 5 Export Countries | South Africa, China, India, Japan, United Arab Emirates |
Biggest Cities in Mozambique
Here are the largest cities in Mozambique based on 2021 data:
| City | Population |
|---|---|
| Maputo | 1,191,613 |
| Matola | 1,032,197 |
| Nampula | 743,000 |
| Beira | 436,240 |
| Chimoio | 238,976 |
| Cidade de Nacala | 206,449 |
| Quelimane | 192,876 |
| Tete | 152,909 |
| Lichinga | 142,253 |
| Pemba | 141,316 |
Map of Mozambique with the Largest Cities
Image Sources and Copyright Information
- Flag Pin on Mozambique Map: © hyotographics/Shutterstock