Fun facts about Mozambique
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The country was named Moçambique by the Portuguese after the Island of Mozambique, which was first explored by Europeans in the late 15th century.
Mozambique
Mozambique, officially the Republic of Mozambique, is a country in Southeast Africa bordered by the Indian Ocean to the east, Tanzania to the north, Malawi and Zambia to the northwest, Zimbabwe to the west, and Eswatini and South Africa to the south and southwest.
From the “Etymology” section
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The Island of Mozambique was the capital of the Portuguese colony until 1898, when it was moved to Lourenço Marques (now Maputo).
Mozambique
Mozambique, officially the Republic of Mozambique, is a country in Southeast Africa bordered by the Indian Ocean to the east, Tanzania to the north, Malawi and Zambia to the northwest, Zimbabwe to the west, and Eswatini and South Africa to the south and southwest.
From the “Etymology” section
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Mozambique is the world's 35th-largest country, covering an area of 309,475 square miles.
Mozambique
Mozambique, officially the Republic of Mozambique, is a country in Southeast Africa bordered by the Indian Ocean to the east, Tanzania to the north, Malawi and Zambia to the northwest, Zimbabwe to the west, and Eswatini and South Africa to the south and southwest.
From the “Geography” section
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Mozambique has a tropical climate with a wet season from October to March and a dry season from April to September.
Mozambique
Mozambique, officially the Republic of Mozambique, is a country in Southeast Africa bordered by the Indian Ocean to the east, Tanzania to the north, Malawi and Zambia to the northwest, Zimbabwe to the west, and Eswatini and South Africa to the south and southwest.
From the “Geography” section
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In 1995, Mozambique joined the Commonwealth of Nations, becoming the only member nation that had never been part of the British Empire.
Mozambique
Mozambique, officially the Republic of Mozambique, is a country in Southeast Africa bordered by the Indian Ocean to the east, Tanzania to the north, Malawi and Zambia to the northwest, Zimbabwe to the west, and Eswatini and South Africa to the south and southwest.
From the “Government and politics” section
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