• Officially the Republic of Mozambique in Southeast Africa.
• Bordered by the Indian Ocean, Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Eswatini, and South Africa.
• Capital city is Maputo.

• Swahili port towns emerged between the 7th and 11th centuries.
• Portuguese colonization began with Vasco da Gama's voyage in 1498 and settlement in 1505.
• Gained independence in 1975; faced civil war from 1977 to 1992.

• Economy based on fisheries, agriculture, and growing industries.
• Tourism sector expanding; significant GDP growth since 2001, but inequality rising since 2014/15.
• Remains one of the poorest countries, low GDP per capita and life expectancy.

• Population around 34.8 million, primarily Bantu ethnic groups.
• Portuguese is the official language; local languages include Tsonga and Makhuwa.
• Predominantly Christian, with minority Islam and traditional religions.

List of newspapers published in Mozambique.