Africa - Mozambique - Country Information

The long,much publicised civil war scarred the country and left land mines scattered around the countryside. Much of its wildlife was decimated, and cyclones have ravaged its coastline. Droughts and floods take turns rubbing salt in Mozambique's wounds. Despite all this Mozambicans are putting their past behind them and are rebuilding their country at an incredible pace. There are many things to see, including World Heritage sites, colonial architecture, beautiful beaches and colourful local culture.

Key Facts
Full Country Name	Republic of Mozambique
Area	801,600 sq km
Population	17 million
Capital	Maputo
Time Difference	Mozambique is 2 Hours Ahead of GMT
Visa	A Visa is require. For visa application form click here
Currency	Metical
People	African (99%, including Shangaan, Chokwe, Manyika, Sena and Makua)
Language	Portuguese, Bantu, Swahili
Dialling Code	00 258
Electricity	220V 50 Hz

Visas:

A Visa is required. For visa application form click here

Health risks:

Diphtheria, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Malaria, Meningitis, Polio, TB, Tetanus, Typhoid

When to Go:

The best time to visit is the months of June to August, when both rainfall and temperatures are at their lowest. Later in the dry season, in late August and September, the temperatures start to climb, but this is the best time to see big game. The best time for birdwatching, on the other hand, is smack in the middle of the rainy season, usually November and December.