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

People: Mozambican

🏛️CapitalMaputo

💰CurrencyMozambican metical (MT)

🗣️LanguagePortuguese

📞Dialling Code+258

🌍RegionEastern Africa

👥Population34,090,466

Mozambique is located in Eastern Africa and has a population of around 34.1 million. Its capital city is Maputo, and the most widely spoken official language is Portuguese.

Mozambique — key facts at a glance

Official Name	Republic of Mozambique
Capital City	Maputo
Continent	Africa
Region	Eastern Africa
Population	34,090,466
Area	801,590 km²
Currency	Mozambican metical (MZN) MT
Official Language	Portuguese
Dialling Code	+258
Internet TLD	.mz
Timezone	UTC+02:00
Drives on the	Left side
Emergency Number	112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide)
ISO Code	MZ / MOZ
Borders	Malawi, South Africa, Eswatini, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Travelling to Mozambique?

Driving side: Left

Emergency number: 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide)

Calling from abroad: +258 then the local number

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mozambique

What is the capital of Mozambique?

The capital of Mozambique is Maputo.

What currency does Mozambique use?

Mozambique uses the Mozambican metical (MZN, symbol: MT).

What language do they speak in Mozambique?

The official language of Mozambique is Portuguese.

What is the dialling code for Mozambique?

The international dialling code for Mozambique is +258.

What side of the road does Mozambique drive on?

Mozambique drives on the left-hand side of the road.

Countries bordering Mozambique

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Last updated: 13 July 2026