Country Information
Mozambique lies in Southeast Africa, situated between South Africa and Tanzania, and borders the Mozambique Channel. Mozambique shares borders with Malawi, Eswatini, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and South Africa. The surface area of Mozambique is 801,590 square kilometres. This makes Mozambique approximately 22 times the size of the Netherlands.
Landscape
The landscape consists mainly of flat coastal areas, with a mountainous region in the centre. 44% of the country consists of lowlands (below 200 m). In Cabo Delgado and Nampula, the lowlands consist of nothing more than a coastal plain approximately 60 km wide, but around the Zambezi delta they extend deep into the interior.
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The 2655 km long coastline is characterised by cliffs in the north and extensive mangrove swamps around the Zambezi Delta (8000 km²). In the south, estuaries are rarer; here too, there is an alternation of shallows and mangrove swamps with a number of bays opening to the north.
South of Ponta da Barra, the coast is characterised by dunes and lagoons. Inland from North and Central Mozambique, the lowlands gradually transition into a gently sloping plateau that rises slowly from 200 to 1000 m.
43% of the country consists of a plateau (200–1,000 m). The plateau features several prominent mountain ranges, such as the Gorongosa Mountains to the south of the Zambezi. Finally, there are the Malkonde Mountains in the far north-east. In the south, the Lembobo Mountains reach heights of up to 1,000 m.
13% of the country consists of mountainous terrain (1000–1500 m)
Climate
The climate in Mozambique is tropical in the north and subtropical in the south of the country. Cyclones regularly pass through the country.
Plants
Mozambique has vegetation typical of tropical and subtropical regions. Common trees include acacia, ebony, mahogany, oleander, palm, rubber, and baobab.
Animals
Mozambique has a rich fauna, including antelopes, buffaloes, giraffes, crocodiles, rhinoceroses, hippopotamuses and elephants.
Holidays and Sightseeing
The capital city of Maputo is a vibrant and cosmopolitan city, full of cafes and jazz clubs. One of Maputo's most famous buildings is the train station, designed by an associate of the renowned French engineer Alexandre Gustave Eiffel. The National Museum showcases a beautiful collection of Mozambican art. The Jumma Masjid Mosque, one of the largest in the country, attracts tourists with its unique architecture. The beautiful botanical garden is called Jardim Tunduru and is an excellent place to relax and spend some free time. The pristine beaches of Catembe and Ponta d'Ouro are known for their diving and surfing opportunities. Other sights in Maputo include the National Archive and the market.
The Quirimba Archipelago consists of 32 coral islands off the coast of Northern Mozambique. These islands are visited by only a handful of guests. There are low coral cliffs and white sandy beaches dotted with shells. You will find butterflies, tropical flowers, monkeys and birds. Apart from the local fishermen, no people can be seen. The underwater life is rich in fish, with over 375 species of fish visible.
Source: landenweb.nl
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