LocationSoutheast Africa.
Area799,380 sq km (308,641 sq miles).
Population20.9 million (CIA estimate 2007).
Population Density26 per sq km.
CapitalMaputo.
Population: 1.3 million (UN estimate 2005).
GovernmentRepublic since 1990. Gained independence from Portugal in 1975.
LanguagePortuguese is the official language. Many local African languages, such as Tsonga, Sena Nyanja, Makonde and Macua, are also spoken.
ReligionChristian (mainly Roman
Catholic), Muslim and Hindu. Many also follow traditional beliefs.
TimeGMT + 2.
Electricity220/240 volts AC, 50Hz.
Head of GovernmentPrime Minister Luisa Diogo since 2004.
Head of StatePresident Armando Guebuza since 2005.
Recent HistoryPresident 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.
TelephoneCountry code: 258.
Mobile TelephoneRoaming agreements exist with most international mobile phone operators. Coverage is expanding to all main cities in most provinces.
InternetThere are Internet cafes in Maputo and other cities.
PostPostal 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 UK21 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 USA1990 M Street, NW, Suite 570, Washington, DC 20036, USA
Tel: (202) 293 7146/9.
Website:
www.embamoc-usa.org
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