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Mozambique

Location
Location Description

Southeastern Africa, bordering the sea, between South Africa and Tanzania

Continent
Africa
Independent
Yes
Flag
Flag Description

The flag of this country is composed of three equal horizontal bands of teal, black with white top and bottom edges, and yellow. A red isosceles triangle spanning about two-fifth the width of the field is superimposed on the hoist side with its base on the hoist end. This triangle bears a crossed rifle and hoe in black superimposed on an open white book which is superimposed on a five-pointed yellow star.

Capital
Maputo
Language
Portuguese
Currency
(metical)
Size
309,496 sq mi (801,590 sq km) — 36th largest
Total Population
34,090,466 people — 45th largest
Population Density
110 people per sq mi (42.5 people per sq km) — 177th largest

Country Location

Southeastern Africa, bordering the sea, between South Africa and Tanzania

Country Flag

The flag of this country is composed of three equal horizontal bands of teal, black with white top and bottom edges, and yellow. A red isosceles triangle spanning about two-fifth the width of the field is superimposed on the hoist side with its base on the hoist end. This triangle bears a crossed rifle and hoe in black superimposed on an open white book which is superimposed on a five-pointed yellow star.