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Mozambique

country · Mozambique

Overview

Mozambique is a country in Africa, with its capital at Maputo.

Key facts

CountryMozambique
CurrencyMZN

About the country

Mozambique is a country in Africa.

The capital city is Maputo.

Practical information

The currency is the MZN (Metical).

The main language spoken is Portuguese.

Traffic drives on the left.

Getting there

Most international visitors arrive in Mozambique by air; use the Find flights link to search live fares to its main gateways.

Cities in Mozambique

Among the places worth a look in Mozambique are Maputo, Matola, Lichinga, Xai-Xai, Quelimane, Nampula, Chimoio, Pemba, Beira and Tete — each has its own guide and sits on the globe for trip-planning.

Exploring the country

A trip to Mozambique usually combines a gateway city with a run into the surrounding region; start on the globe to see how the pieces link up by air, road, rail or sea.

Regions & places

Where to stay in Mozambique

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Getting around Mozambique

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On the map

Sources & method

Data compiled 2026-09-18 · editorial checks: passed. See our methodology for how Head Your Way sources and reviews travel data.