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Mozambique

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Mozambique is a magnificent combination of African, Arab and Portuguese cultures that have blended to form a unique heritage making this a fascinating country to visit.  Situated along the Indian Ocean, it is a beach-lovers paradise where long, white ribbons of sand, shaded by graceful palm trees beckon and where some of Africa’s most exotic and romantic beach resorts can be found.  Colourful fishing villages dot the shoreline where you can buy wonderful fresh fish directly from the fishermen, and deep-sea fishing, snorkeling and scuba diving are popular pastimes along the country’s extensive coral reefs. No visit to Mozambique is complete without time spent exploring Maputo, its capital.  From its early Portuguese forts to the Museum of the Revolution that documents Mozambique war of independence, Maputo is all about its history, not to mention wonderful markets.  Also, nearby is the fascinating Maputo Elephant Reserve where you can have thrilling up-close photographic opportunities with the reserve’s many elephants.  It is also a bird-watchers Eden.  The country’s interior is a mixture of open, fertile plains and mountainous regions crossed by two of Africa’s iconic rivers the Limpopo and the mighty Zambezi.  The city of Beira, known as the heartland of Mozambique, is one of the oldest cities in Southern Africa and offers a contrast to other countries in the Southern African region, with it’s blend of African, Arab and Portuguese influences. 

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Country facts

Official name

Republic of Mozambique

Capital city

Maputo

Population

21,669,278

Time Zone

UTC +2

Phone Code

+258

Electrical

220 Voltage, 50 Frequency, C, F & M Plug

Language

Emakhuwa 26.1%, Xichangana 11.3%, Portuguese 8.8% (official; spoken by 27% of population as a second language), Elomwe 7.6%, Cisena 6.85, Echuwabo 5.8%, other Mozqmbican languages 32%, other foreign languages 0.3%, unspecified 1.3%

Religion

Catholic 23.8%, Muslim 17.8%, Zionist Christian 17.5%, other 17.8%, none 23.1%

Weather

Tropical to subtropical

Geography

Locateed southeastern Africa, bordering the Mozambique Channel, between South Africa and Tanzania
Total 799,380 square km;
Land 786,380 square km
Water 13,000 square km
Slightly less than twice the size of California
Coastline 2470 km

Visa information

The following information on entry and exit requirements has been confirmed with the Mozambican authorities. However, these requirements are subject to change at any time. It is the traveller’s responsibility to check with the Embassy of the Republic of Mozambique, based in Washington, DC (USA), for up-to-date information.

A valid Canadian passport is required for Canadians intending to visit Mozambique. The passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the date of your expected departure from the country. Canadians must also be in possession of a visa. Ensure your passport has at least one blank page for a visa stamp. Amendment pages are not acceptable.

Health information

Health requirements can change at any time The Public Health Agency of Canada strongly recommends that your travel plans include contacting a travel medicine clinic or physician six to eight weeks before departure. Based on your individual risk assessment, a health care professional can determine your need for immunizations and/or preventive medication and advise you on precautions to avoid disease. Travelers are reminded to ensure that their routine (childhood) immunizations (e.g., tetanus, diphtheria, polio, and measles) are up to date. 

Travellers are required to carry evidence of a yellow fever vaccination if they are arriving in Mozambique from areas where yellow fever is endemic.

Additional information

An airport tax is charged upon departure.  For international flights this amount is 750 meticais or US$30.

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  • Africa › Botswana, Malawi, Mozambique, South Africa, Zambia

    Five Nations

    24 days, 23 nights

    This camping extravaganza takes you from South Africa through 4 different countries opening many windows on many different worlds. Setting off from Johannesburg, enter Botswana and meet its elephants along the Chobe River before arriving in Zambia and Victoria Falls.  See firsthand ‘Mosi Oa Tuyna’ - the ‘Smoke That Thunders, as the waters of the Zambezi River drop 900 feet…More

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