Stunning aerial view of Maputo, Mozambique, featuring city buildings and the iconic bridge.

Aerial view of Maputo, Mozambique with densely packed urban structures and distant skyline.

Stunning aerial view of Maputo, Mozambique during twilight, showcasing the cityscape and coastline.

Aerial perspective of residential buildings in Maputo, Mozambique showcasing urban architecture and cityscape.

Aerial shot of Maputo cityscape featuring buildings, roads, and roundabout.

Mozambique

Africa · Eastern Africa

Medium PeaceAffordable Cost of Living

Low Development

Population34.6M46th

GDP / Capita$657Low income

PPP / Capita$2KVery Low

Gender Inequality0.477High

Life Expectancy64 yrsVery Low

Indian Ocean coastline — LNG discoveries bring promise, still very low income.

At a Glance

LowSafety

AffordableCost of Living

LowWater Access

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Mozambique

Mozambique is a long Indian Ocean country in southern Africa with a coastline of extraordinary beauty, including pristine reef systems, deserted islands, and colonial Portuguese architecture in the capital Maputo. The culture has a warm, Creole quality shaped by African, Portuguese, and Arab influences. Infrastructure remains basic in many areas, but those who make the journey for the diving and coastal scenery will find it among the most unspoilt in the Indian Ocean.

Longest coastline in southern Africa — 2,700km of Indian Ocean shoreline.
Went from civil war destruction to one of Africa's fastest-growing economies in two decades.
Mozambique Island is a UNESCO World Heritage Site — a 400-year-old Portuguese town frozen in time.
Massive natural gas reserves discovered in the 2010s — resource curse risk now emerging.

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