Mozambique

Africa · Capital Maputo

Mozambique is a country in Africa. Its capital city is Maputo. It has a population of around 29,495,962 people. The main language is Portuguese and the official currency is the Mozambican metical. It shares land borders with 6 countries.

Mozambique is a country in Africa. Its capital is Maputo. It has a population of 29,495,962, bordering 6 countries. The official language is Portuguese. The official currency is the Mozambican metical.

Where is Mozambique?

Mozambique at a glance

Capital: Maputo
Population: 29.5M
Currency: Mozambican metical
Language: Portuguese
Continent: Africa
Coastline: Yes

The flag of Mozambique

This is the national flag of Mozambique. Learn to spot it in a timed challenge — see a flag, pick the country, beat the clock.

Play Guess the Flag →

Bordering countries

Frequently asked questions about Mozambique

What is the capital of Mozambique?

The capital of Mozambique is Maputo.

What continent is Mozambique in?

Mozambique is located in Africa.

What is the population of Mozambique?

Mozambique has a population of approximately 29,495,962 people.

What is the currency of Mozambique?

The official currency of Mozambique is the Mozambican metical.

What language is spoken in Mozambique?

The main language spoken in Mozambique is Portuguese.

What is the flag of Mozambique?

Mozambique's national flag is shown on this page. You can see the flag design and test your recognition in the DodoThinks flag quiz.

Test your geography

Turn what you just read into recall — free, timed, no signup.

Guess the Flag Capitals quiz Find it on the map

← Browse all countries·Geography guides & blog →