5 Facts of Mozambique

 The capital of Mozambique is Maputo

The beautiful country of Mozambique, officially called The Republic Of Mozambique is located on the southeastern border of the African continent. Recent economic growth has caught the attention of many international analyst and media outlets. Mozambique is a country with a very rich and diverse history. The nation offers many famous natural wonders and booming businesses. These are just two of many reasons to visit Mozambique. Below we've listed a few interesting facts about this great African nation.

5 Facts You Might Not Know

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The capital of Mozambique is Maputo. This city was original named Louren'o Marques and was changed to Maputo in 1976 once the country gained it's independence from Portugal. The strong influence of Latin culture is very prevalent In Maputo. Many travelers describe the capital as being lively and vibrant, with an atmosphere similarly to Rio or Cape Town.

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With A large amount of natural resources Mozambique's current economy is considered to be one of the best in Africa. Rapidly growing supplies of aluminum, agricultural goods and petroleum production, are speeding up GDP growth each year.

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The country of Mozambique is home to the many religions Including Islam and tradition indigenous African faiths, but the predominant religion of the nation is Christianity. The Baha faith has recently grown and its nation membership proves that it's rapidly becoming a popular faith in the nation.

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Mozambique is known to have some of the very best beaches on the east coast of Africa. Quirimbas Archipelago and Bazaruto Archipelago are two of the very best locations Mozambique has to offer visitors. Both of these locations are world famous for there white sandy shores and beautiful breezy settings. Many international travel enthusiasts enjoy indulging in the luxury accommodations at both of these beaches.

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The country of Mozambique is the 35th largest nation in the world and one of the largest in Africa. The land mass and size of the population is similarly to that of Turkey and Iran.