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Key Facts about Mozambique

March 12, 2026

Recently, India has shipped 500 metric tonnes (mt) of rice to Mozambique following severe flooding that has impacted several central and southern provinces.

About Mozambique:

  • Location: It is a country in Southern Africa and is located in the Southern and Eastern Hemispheres of the Earth.
  • Bordering countries: Zimbabwe (west), Eswatini and South Africa (south and southwest), Zambia, Malawi (north west), and Tanzania (North). 
  • Water Bodies: It 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.
  • Capital City: Maputo
  • Geographical Features of Mozambique:
    • Climate: The climate in most of Mozambique is tropical and warm.
    • Rivers: The River Zambezi being the largest and other rivers are Limpopo, Licungo, Lurio, Rovuma etc.
    • Major Lakes: Lake Malawi (Nyasa) is the country’s major lake. 
    • Highest Peak: Mount Binga
    • Natural Resources: The country’s principal natural resources are natural gas, coal, mineral, sand, hydropower, and most likely oil.

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