Mozambique

Mozambique is a country located in Southeast Africa, bordered by Tanzania to the north, Malawi and Zambia to the northwest, Zimbabwe to the west, and South Africa and Swaziland to the southwest. The Indian Ocean is to the east. The official language is Portuguese and the currency is the Mozambican Metical. The population of Mozambique is approximately 29 million people. Mozambique is a culturally diverse country, with the majority of the population being made up of the Makonde, Shona, and Sena people. The economy of Mozambique is based on agriculture, fishing, and mining, with the main crops being cassava, cotton, and sugarcane. The country is also rich in natural resources, including coal, natural gas, and titanium. The tourism industry is growing in recent years due to the country’s beautiful beaches, and the Bazaruto Archipelago a diving and snorkeling destination . The country has a long history of conflict and civil war, but it has been relatively stable since the end of the civil war in 1992.