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Mozambique

Also Known As Republic of Mozambique
Eastern Africa

Mozambique is a country in Southeast Africa bordered by the Indian Ocean to the east, Tanzania to the north, Malawi and Zambia to the northwest, Zimbabwe to the west, and Eswatini and South Africa to the south and southwest. Mozambique became independent from Portugal on 25 June 1975. Its capital and largest city is Maputo. This description is adapted from Wikipedia contributors under CC BY-SA 4.0; changes were made. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/

Facts
Capital
Maputo 2
Population
34,881,007 2
2024 estimate.
Population Estimate Year
2024 2
Area (sq km)
801,590 2
Independence or Founding Year
1975 2
Mozambique became independent from Portugal on 25 June 1975.
Classification
Sovereignty Status
UN Member State 1
Mozambique

Cities

Beira

Mozambique

Island of Mozambique

Mozambique

Manica, Mozambique

Mozambique

Maputo

Mozambique

Matola

Mozambique

Nampula

Mozambique

Zavala

Mozambique
Connections

Associated With

Maputo, Cities
Source Maputo (Wikipedia)
Southern Africa, Regions
The Great Rift Valley, Landforms
Source East African Rift (Wikipedia)
Zambezi Delta, Bodies of Water

Bordered By Water

Lake Malawi, Bodies of Water
Source Lake Malawi (Wikipedia)
Mozambique Channel, Bodies of Water

Has Capital

Maputo, Cities

Maputo is the capital of Mozambique.

Source Maputo (Wikipedia)

Rivers Through Territory

Limpopo River, Bodies of Water
Zambezi River, Bodies of Water
Source Zambezi River (Wikipedia)
In the Other Atlases

Nationals Include

Beatriz Buchili

Also in Law Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Beatriz Buchili - WikipediaLead paragraph of the cited Wikipedia article
Quote, Lead paragraph of the cited Wikipedia article
She is the first woman to be Attorney General of Mozambique.
Maria Mutola

Also in Sport and Games Atlas: a national of this subject.

Origin Of

Caril de Amendoim

Also in Food and Drink Atlas: which originated in this subject.

Kiwano

Also in Food and Drink Atlas: which originated in this subject.

Matapa

Also in Food and Drink Atlas: which originated in this subject.

Source Matapa (Wikipedia)
Mozambican Cuisine

Also in Food and Drink Atlas: which originated in this subject.

Njangsa

Also in Food and Drink Atlas: which originated in this subject.

Site Of

Bank of Mozambique

Also in Economics Atlas: which is located in this subject.

Found There

Pantropical spotted dolphin

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Paper Nautilus

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Pied avocet

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Pikachu Nudibranch

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Pineapple

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Plains Zebra

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Pompano dolphinfish

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Precious Wentletrap

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Pristiophorus nancyae

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Source Pristiophorus nancyae (Wikipedia)Distribution: Mozambique
Quote, Distribution: Mozambique
The African dwarf sawshark has primarily been found off the coast of Mozambique.
Pterinochilus murinus

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Puff Adder

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Pygmy killer whale

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Red Knot (Calidris canutus)

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Red Saddleback Anemonefish

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Red Sea Clownfish

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Red-necked stint

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Risso's dolphin

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Rock Hyrax (Procavia capensis)

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Rough-toothed dolphin

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Royal Fern

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Ruddy turnstone

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Running Club Moss

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Sable Antelope

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Saddleback Clownfish

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Scalloped Hammerhead

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Serval

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Shortfin Mako Shark

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Short-finned pilot whale

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Sixgill sawshark

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Smalltooth Sawfish (Pristis pectinata)

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Southern Elephant Seal

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Spanish Dancer

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Spanner Crab

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Spinner dolphin

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Spotted Hyena

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Spotted-necked Otter

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Staghorn Coral

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Staghorn Fern

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Striped dolphin

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Temminck's Pangolin

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Terek sandpiper

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Three-banded plover

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Tiger Shark

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Tunbridge Filmy Fern

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Wandering Albatross

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Western Honey Bee

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Western yellow wagtail

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Whale Shark

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Whisk Fern

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

White Rhinoceros

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

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Sources
1. Member States of the United Nations (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia FoundationIntroduction
Quote, Introduction
The United Nations comprise 193 sovereign states and the world's largest intergovernmental organization.
View the Source
2. Mozambique (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia Foundation
  • Infobox
    Republic of Mozambique
  • Infobox, capital
    Capital and largest city, Maputo
  • Infobox, area
    801,590 km2 (309,500 sq mi)
  • Demographics section, 2024
    2024 estimate 34,881,007
  • History section, independence
    Mozambique became independent from Portugal on 25 June 1975.
  • Lead section
    Mozambique, officially the Republic of Mozambique, is a country in Southeast Africa bordered by the Indian Ocean to the east, Tanzania to the north, Malawi and Zambia to the northwest, Zimbabwe to the west, and Eswatini and South Africa to the south and southwest.
View the Source
Wikidata: Mozambique
Wikidata Q1029, class allow-list match (w-wdresolver-0926)View the Source
Zambezi River (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia FoundationRivers Through Territory: Zambezi River, Infobox: subdivision_name1
Quote, Rivers Through Territory: Zambezi River, Infobox: subdivision_name1
Zambia, Angola, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique
View the Source
Lake Malawi (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia FoundationBordered By Water: Lake Malawi, Lead section
Quote, Bordered By Water: Lake Malawi, Lead section
located between Malawi, Mozambique and Tanzania
View the Source
Maputo (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia Foundation
  • Associated With: Maputo, Infobox, Country
    Mozambique
  • Has Capital: Maputo, Lead section, capital fact
    Maputo is the capital and largest city of Mozambique.
View the Source
East African Rift (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia FoundationAssociated With: The Great Rift Valley, Extent section
Quote, Associated With: The Great Rift Valley, Extent section
The Western Rift Valley includes the Albertine Rift, which transects Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, Rwanda, and Burundi through the Ruzizi Plain, and farther south Tanzania, Zambia, the valley of Lake Malawi and Mozambique.
View the Source
Wikidata: Gorongosa National Park
Encompasses: Gorongosa National Park, Wikidata item, property P17 (country)View the Source

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