Fun facts about Mozambique

15 facts about the gorgeous southeastern tropical country

KarienN

8-12-2021

  1. Did you know that Mozambique’s official language is Portuguese?
  2. Did you know that Mozambique has over 200 species of mammals, nearly 600 bird species and almost 6,000 plant species? Of which 250 are believed to be endemic.
  3. Did you know that several scenes from Leonardo DiCaprio’s 2006 Oscar-nominated film Blood Diamond were shot in Mozambique?
  4. Did you know that Mozambique’s population is incredibly young? Nearly half of the country’s population is under the age of 15.
  5. Did you know that Lake Malawi, the third-largest lake in Africa, is spread across Malawi, Mozambique, and Tanzania? The lake is also known as Lake Niassa and is famous for containing more species of fish than any other lake on the planet.
  6. Did you know that agriculture dominates the economy of the country? Mozambique grows cashew nuts, cotton, tea, sugarcane, corn, coconuts, fruits and potatoes. Its industry consists of aluminium, petroleum products, textiles, chemicals, glass, cement, tobacco, food and beverages.
  7. Did you know that the coral reefs in Mozambique are among the best in the world? The country’s coastal waters contain more than 1,200 species of fish.
  8. Did you know that the largest Marine Reserve in Africa is found in Mozambique? Apart from its variety of fish, it also cares for five of the seven endangered turtle species.
  9. Did you know that Mozambique is forecast to be one of the fastest-growing countries in the next decade? It is boosted by coal and natural gas exports.
  10. Did you know that in Mozambique greetings are lengthy and involve inquiring about each other’s families? Individuals tend to stand close and show physical affection.
  11. Did you know that the total land area of Mozambique is 308,642 square miles (799,380 square kilometres)? More than three times the size of the UK!
  12. Did you know that despite boasting a total of 98 airports, Mozambique only has 21 paved runways?
  13. Did you know that the city of Maputo in Mozambique is known as the City of Acacias due to the abundance of acacia trees that line its avenues?
  14. Did you know that maize (corn) is the staple food in Mozambique? Pork and wild pig are also popular dishes, usually prepared with sauce. The coastal regions are also known for shellfish and shrimp.
  15. Did you know that in Mozambique, though some traditional clothing remains, such as capulans or headscarves, most people now wear western-style clothing?

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