Mozambique: flag, capital and facts
Mozambique is a country in Eastern Africa (Africa). Its capital is Maputo. Population — 34,631,766. Area — 801,590 km². Below: the flag, the key facts and easy ways to remember them.
The flag of Mozambique
Stripes with a red triangle and a star.
The capital of Mozambique — Maputo
Maputo is the capital of Mozambique. Maputo lies on the path to Africa's far south.
Facts about Mozambique
- Official name
- Republic of Mozambique
- Capital
- Maputo
- Continent
- Africa
- Region
- Eastern Africa
- Population
- 34,631,766
- Area
- 801,590 km²
- Currency
- MZN (MT)
- Status
- UN member state
- Coordinates
- -18.25°, 35°
How to remember the name
The nameMozambique — 2,500 km of Indian Ocean beaches.
Did you know?
The Mozambique Channel separates the country from Madagascar.
Other countries of Eastern Africa
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