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Introduction
Capital: Maputo
Population
Total Population:
28,829,476
Natural Increase:
2.9%
Density:
37 Inhabitants/km²
Urban Population:
32.5%
Ethnic Origins:
The population is essentially African (over 99%), comprised of such ethnic groups as the Makhuwa (the largest), Tsonga, Lomwe, Sena and others. There are also small communities of Europeans, mixed African-Europeans and Indians.
Official Language:
Portuguese
Other Languages Spoken:
Makhuwa, Tsonga, Lomwe, Sena and others.
Business Language(s):
English
Religion:
Catholic 23.8%, Muslim 17.8%, Zionist Christian 17.5%, Others 17.8%, None 23.1%.
National Currency: Mozambique Metical (MZM)
Exchange rate (average of the last 30 days):
1 MZM = 0.0000 EUR
1 MZM = 0.0000 EUR
Country Overview
Area:
799,380 km²
Type of State:
Democratic Republic.
Type of Economy:
Low-income economy.
An economy based on agriculture.
An economy based on agriculture.
HDI*:
0.416/1
HDI (World Rank):
180/188
Note: (*) The HDI, Human Development Index, is an Indicator Which Synthesizes Several Data Such as Life Expectancy, Level of Education, Professional Careers, Access to Culture etc.
Telecommunication
Telephone Code:
To call from Mozambique, dial 00
To call Mozambique, dial +258
To call from Mozambique, dial 00
To call Mozambique, dial +258
Internet Suffix:
.mz
Telephone Lines:
0.4 per 100 Inhabitants
Internet Users:
4.8 per 100 Inhabitants
Access to Electricity:
20.2% of the Population
Foreign Trade in Figures
| Foreign Trade Indicators | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imports of Goods (million USD) | 8,688 | 10,099 | 8,747 | 8,293 | 5,295 |
| Exports of Goods (million USD) | 3,856 | 4,024 | 4,725 | 4,195 | 3,355 |
| Imports of Services (million USD) | 4,448 | 3,857 | 3,624 | 3,285 | 3,203 |
| Exports of Services (million USD) | 792 | 645 | 725 | 675 | 422 |
Source: WTO – World Trade Organisation, 2017
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