Key facts about Mozambique

Aug. 2, 2024

The shipments of Tur/Pigeon peas from Nacala Port in Mozambique, disrupted by an “anti-India” group, have resumed after the Ministry of Consumer Affairs raised the issue with the Ministry of External Affairs.

About Mozambique:

  • Location: It is a country in Southern Africa and is located in the Southern and Eastern Hemispheres of the Earth.
  • The country also has a coastline on the Indian Ocean to the east.
  • The island countries and territories of Madagascar, Comoros, and Mayotte are separated from Mozambique by the Mozambique Channel.
  • Bordering countries: Zimbabwe, Eswatini, South Africa, Zambia, Malawi, and Tanzania. 
  • Rivers: It is drained by several significant rivers, with the Zambezi being the largest and other rivers are Limpopo, Licungo, Lurio, Rovuma etc.
  • Major Lakes: Lake Malawi(Nyasa)
  • Highest Peak: Mount Binga
  • Capital: Maputo is the country’s capital while the largest city is Matola.
  • Natural Resources: The country’s principal natural resources are natural gas, coal, mineral, sand, hydropower, and most likely oil.