MozambiqueMozambique is located on the southeastern coast of Africa and is bordered by Tanzania to the North, South Africa and Swaziland to the South, Zimbabwe to the West and Zambia and Malawi to the northwest. Mozambique is made up mainly of coastal lowlands, rising toward the west to a plateau ranging from 500 to 2,000 ft above sea level and on the western border to a higher plateau (6,000 to 8,000 ft), with mountains in the north reaching a height of over 8,000 ft. The highest mountains are Namuli (7,936 ft), Binga (7,992 ft) on the Zimbabwean border, and Serra Zuira (7,306 ft) in Sofala Province...More Information on Mozambique. Full country name:Republic of Mozambique Also Read: A Brief Background of Mozambique History of MozambiqueMozambique’s first inhabitants were San hunter and gatherers, ancestors of the Khoisani peoples. Between the first and fourth centuries AD, waves of Bantu-speaking peoples migrated from the north through the Zambezi River valley and then gradually into the plateau and coastal areas. The Bantu were farmers and ironworkers. When Portuguese explorers reached Mozambique in 1498, Arab-trading settlements had existed along the coast and outlying islands for several centuries. From about 1500, Portuguese trading posts and forts became regular ports of call on the new route to the east. Later, traders and prospectors penetrated the interior regions seeking gold and slaves...More on Mozambique's History. Overview of Mozambique's EconomyGDP: US$12.2 billion Also Read: A short note on Economy of Mozambique Political System of Mozambique- Government
of Mozambique Climate, Vegetation and FaunaTwo main seasons, one wet and the other dry, divide the climatic year. The wet season, from November to March, has a monthly average temperature of between 26.6°C and 29.4°C (80°F and 85°F), with cooler temperatures in the interior uplands. The dry season lasts from April to October and has June and July temperatures averaging 18.4° to 20°C (65° - 68°F). The average annual rainfall is greatest (about 56 inches) over the western hills and the central areas, and lowest in the Zambezi lowlands averaging 16 to 32 inches. Envoirnment: Shaped a bit like an upside-down Afghan hound, Mozambique stretches...more. Languages: Portuguese is the official language and English is only spoken...more. Culture: The indigenous tribal groups of Mozambique make up about...more. People of Mozambique: Mozambique’s major ethnic groups encompass numerous subgroups...more. Facts for the TravelerVisas: All visitors need visas, which
are good for up to three months, and proof of onward travel.
Health risks: Bilharzia, hepatitis A & B, typhoid, diptheria, tetanus, meninogococcal meningitis, polio, malaria Time: GMT/UTC plus 2 hours Electricity: 220/240V, 50Hz Weights & measures: Metric Also Read: Money & Costs | Transport And Getting Around | Public holidays in Mozambique When to GoThe best time to visit Mozambique is during the winter months from April to September. The southern parts of the country are generally dryer and less tropical than the north. The best months for game viewing are August and September, towards the end of the dry season. The best time for bird-watching is usually November and December, which is the hot, rainy season. A wide variety of fish are attracted to the warm waters of Mozambique, with larger fish populating the waters in summer, and small to medium sized fish in winter, making the coast a good fishing and diving destination. Also Read: Getting Around in Mozambique | Getting There & Away What to See in MozambiqueOther Tourist Attractions in Mozambique
What to do in MozambiqueMozambique has great potential for anybody keen on wild animals or hiking (or both), but, tragically, the presence of nearly a million land mines in national parks and mountain areas (and throughout much of the country) means these activities aren’t yet available. The safest bet is diving or snorkelling, and the best places to go down are the beaches at Wimbi, in the north, or Tofu and Barra or the Bazaruto Archipelago, which has great reefs. Birdwatching is popular in Mozambique, especially in the southern part of the country. The Maputo Elephant reserve, located on the ocean, is a good spot for birdspotting. Warning: fopen(/home/tworld/domains/travel-mantra.com/public_html/includes/xmlcache/asia) [function.fopen]: failed to open stream: Permission denied in /home/tworld/domains/travel-mantra.com/public_html/includes/xmlfeed.php on line 98 Warning: fwrite(): supplied argument is not a valid stream resource in /home/tworld/domains/travel-mantra.com/public_html/includes/xmlfeed.php on line 99 Warning: fclose(): supplied argument is not a valid stream resource in /home/tworld/domains/travel-mantra.com/public_html/includes/xmlfeed.php on line 100 The earliest inhabitants of the area were Khoisan hunter-gatherers. They were largely replaced by Bantu tribes during a series of migrations. The southern part of the country was named Matabeleland after the Ndebele tribe who occupied the area in the early 1800’s under a loose confederation of Ndebele-speaking tribes headed by the Khumalo tribe under [...]
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