Following a small, but comprehensive fact list about Mozambique, its people and the culture.

Official Name: The Republic of Mozambique

President: Armando Guebuza (2005)
Prime Minister: Luisa Diogo (2004)
Capital: Maputo

Geography: Tanzania to the north, Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe to the west, South Africa and Swaziland to the South, and the Indian Ocean to the East
Climate: Tropical to subtropical. Temperatures vary between 24 C and 27 C along the cost with blue sky and plenty of sunshine, except during the wet season from December/January through to April when there could be some heavy rains. The best time to visit Mozambique is from May/June to November, during the cooler dry season.
Water Temperature: Varies from 21 C to 28 C. It’s cool from June to September, as its winter (being July the coldest month) and warm from November to May as its summer (being January the hottest month)
Government: Republic since 1990. Gained Independence from Portugal in 1975
National Holiday Day: 25th of June (Independence Day)
Administration and Division: 10 Provinces (Cabo Delgado, Gaza, Inhambane, Manica, Maputo, Nampula, Niassa, Sofala, Tete and Zambezia)
Area: 801.590 Km²
Population: 21.8 million (VIA UN, 2008)
Languages: Portuguese (Official), Makua-Lomwe, Tsonga, Shona, Swahili
Religion: Animists, Muslims, Christians (mainly Roman Catholic), Hindu
Ethnicity/race: Makua/Lombe, Makonde, Sena, and others such as Europeans, Euro-Africans and Indians
Natural Resources: Coal, titanium, natural gas, hydropower, tantalum, graphite
Main Exports: Seafood, cotton, cashew, sugar, citrus, timber
Local Time: GMT + 2
Internet Domain: .mz
Dialling Code: +258
Radio Stations: AM 13, FM 17, shortwave 11 (2001)
Electricity: 220/240 volts AC 50HZ