Mozambique Travel Guide

Mozambique — Country and Tourist Information

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Country Facts

Location: Southeast Africa.
Language: Portuguese is the official language. Many local African languages, such as Tsonga, Sena Nyanja, Makonde and Macua, are also spoken.
Area: 799,380 sq km (308,641 sq miles).
Time Zone: GMT + 2.
Electricity: 220/240 volts AC, 50Hz.
Population: 20.9 million (2007).
Population Density: 26 per sq km.
Capital City: Maputo. Population: 1.3 million (2005).
Government: Republic since 1990. Gained independence from Portugal in 1975.
Head of Government: Prime Minister Aires Bonifácio Ali since 2010.
Head of State: President Armando Guebuza since 2005.
Religion: Christian (mainly Roman Catholic), Muslim and Hindu. Many also follow traditional beliefs.

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.

Communications

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.

Public Holidays

Below are listed Public Holidays for the January 2011-December 2012 period.
2010
25 Dec Christmas Day / Family Day

2011
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 Victory Day
25 Sep Armed Forces Day
4 Oct Peace Day
25 Dec Christmas Day / Family Day

2012
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 Victory Day
25 Sep Armed Forces Day
4 Oct Peace Day
25 Dec Christmas Day / 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).