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Mozambique

Overview
Mozambicans are putting their shattering past behind them and rebuilding their country at a remarkable pace. Theres plenty to see, including stunning beaches and islands, a World Heritage site, charming colonial architecture and colourful local cultures,
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Capital: Maputo
Official languages: Portuguese
Regional languages:
Government:Republic
President:Armando Guebuza
Vice President:LuĂ­sa Diogo
Independence:June 25, 1975, Portugal
Population:21,397,000
Currency:Mozambican metical (Mtn) (MZN)
Description:Mozambicans are putting their shattering past behind them and rebuilding their country at a remarkable pace. Theres plenty to see, including stunning beaches and islands, a World Heritage site, charming colonial architecture and colourful local cultures,
Location:Southeastern Africa, bordering the Mozambique Channel, between South Africa and Tanzania
Area:801 590 sq_km
Natural Resource coal, titanium, natural gas, hydropower, tantalum, graphite
Internet Code:.mz