mozambique

Mozambique, and the archipelagos clustered around the mainland, couldn’t be any closer to that fantasy vision of a perfect island holiday: from the crystal clear, calm water to the wide, snow-white beaches and swaying coconut palms, Mozambique has it all!

If you are looking for a dream island getaway, Bazaruto Archipelago, made up of Benguerra Island and Bazaruto Island is a great place to start. Fishing is first class, the beaches are breathtaking, and the snorkeling and scuba diving are superb.

Total Area: 801,590 km2

Capital: Maputo

Country Code: +258

Country Population: 23,929,800

Credit Cards: Credit cards are not widely accepted.

Currency: Mozambican metical (MZN)

Drives: Left

Electricity: 230 volts AC, 60 Hz

Ethnic Groups: 99.66% African, 0.20% Euro-Africans, 0.08% Indians, 0.06% Europeans

Location: Mozambique is a country in Southeast Africa bordered by the Indian Ocean to the east, Tanzania to the north, Malawi and Zambia to the northwest, Zimbabwe to the west and Swaziland and South Africa to the southwest.

Official Language(s): Portuguese

Religion: 56.1% Christian, 17.9% Muslim, 7.3% Other, 18.7% None

Time Zone: UTC+2

Tipping: Not generally expected outside Maputo. In Maputo and other tourist-exposed areas, around 5% of the bill is normal (depending on standards of service and the place itself).