Mozambique Country & Tourist Information

Location
Southeast Africa.

Area
799,380 sq km (308,641 sq miles).

Population
20.9 million (CIA estimate 2007).

Population Density
26 per sq km.

Capital
Maputo.
Population: 1.3 million (UN estimate 2005).

Government
Republic since 1990. Gained independence from Portugal in 1975. 

Language
Portuguese is the official language. Many local African languages, such as Tsonga, Sena Nyanja, Makonde and Macua, are also spoken.

Religion
Christian (mainly Roman Catholic), Muslim and Hindu. Many also follow traditional beliefs.

Time
GMT + 2.

Electricity
220/240 volts AC, 50Hz.

Head of Government
Prime Minister Luisa Diogo since 2004.

Head of State
President Armando Guebuza since 2005.

Recent History
President Armando Guebuza won the 2005 election to succeed long-term leader Joaquim Chissano, who came to power in 1986. In July 2006, the World Bank wrote off most of the country’s debt under a G8-led plan.

Telephone
Country code: 258.

Mobile Telephone
Roaming agreements exist with most international mobile phone operators. Coverage is expanding to all main cities in most provinces.

Internet
There are Internet cafes in Maputo and other cities.

Post
Postal services are available in main centers. Airmail to Europe usually takes five to seven days, but sometimes longer.

Press
• There are no English-language newspapers published in Mozambique.
• The daily papers include Diário de Moçambique and Notícias.

Radio
• State-run Radio Mozambique operates national network Antena Nacional, as well as provincial and local channels.
• RTK broadcasts privately run services.
• Radio Miramar is a private station.

Below are listed Public Holidays for the January 2009-December 2010 period.

2009
1 Jan New Year's Day.
3 Feb Heroes' Day.
7 Apr Women's Day.
1 May Workers' Day.
25 Jun Independence Day. 
7 Sep Lusaka Agreement Day.
25 Sep Armed Forces Day.
4 Oct Peace Day.
25 Dec Family Day.

2010
1 Jan New Year's Day.
3 Feb Heroes' Day.
7 Apr Women's Day.
1 May Workers' Day.
25 Jun Independence Day. 
7 Sep Lusaka Agreement Day.
25 Sep Armed Forces Day.
4 Oct Peace Day.
25 Dec Family Day.

Contact Information:

Fundo Nacional do Turismo (FUTUR) (National Tourism Fund)
Avenida 25 de Setembro 1203, PO Box 4758, Maputo, Mozambique
Tel: (21) 307 320/3.
Website: www.futur.org.mz or www.mocambiqueturismo.co.mz

Mozambique High Commission in the UK
21 Fitzroy Square, London W1T 6EL, UK
Tel: (020) 7383 3800.
Website: www.mozambiquehc.org.uk
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 0930-1300; 1400-1700 (consular section).

Embassy of the Republic of Mozambique in the USA
1990 M Street, NW, Suite 570, Washington, DC 20036, USA
Tel: (202) 293 7146/9.
Website: www.embamoc-usa.org


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