Interesting facts about Mozambique Is a great opportunity to learn more about Southeast Africa. The country's territory stretches for thousands of kilometers along the coast of the Indian Ocean. There is a presidential form of government with a unicameral parliament.
So, here are the most interesting facts about the Republic of Mozambique.
- Mozambique gained independence from Portugal in 1975.
- The capital of Mozambique, Maputo, is the only million-plus city in the state.
- The Mozambique flag is considered the only flag in the world (see interesting facts about flags), which depicts a Kalashnikov assault rifle.
- The highest point of the state is Mount Binga - 2436 m.
- The average Mozambian gives birth to at least 5 children.
- One in 10 Mozambicans is infected with the Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV).
- Some gas stations in Mozambique are located on the ground floors of residential buildings.
- An interesting fact is that Mozambique has one of the lowest life expectancies. The average age of the country's citizens does not exceed 52 years.
- Local sellers are extremely reluctant to give change, as a result of which it is better to pay for goods or services on account.
- In Mozambique, food is often cooked over an open fire, even in restaurants.
- Less than a third of the republic's population lives in cities.
- Half of Mozambians are illiterate.
- About 70% of the population lives below the poverty line in Mozambique.
- Mozambique can be considered a religiously divided state. Today 28% consider themselves to be Catholics, 18% - Muslim, 15% - Zionist Christians and 12% - Protestants. Curiously, every fourth Mozambian is a non-religious person.
