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.

By the numbers, Mozambique is the 45th most populous of the 196 countries covered on this site, home to 0.43% of the world's population. By land area it ranks 34th out of 196, with a population density of roughly 43 people per km².

Facts last checked 31 August 2026.

Mozambique — key facts at a glance

Official NameRepublic of Mozambique
Capital CityMaputo
ContinentAfrica
RegionEastern Africa
Population34,090,466
Area801,590 km²
CurrencyMozambican metical (MZN) MT
Official LanguagePortuguese
Dialling Code+258
Internet TLD.mz
TimezoneUTC+02:00
Drives on theLeft side
Emergency Number112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide)
ISO CodeMZ / MOZ
BordersMalawi, 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 and currency of Mozambique?

The capital of Mozambique is Maputo and the currency is the Mozambican metical (MZN), symbol MT.

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.

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