Key facts
Mozambique is a country located in Eastern Africa. There are 6 countries (Malawi, Eswatini, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe) that Mozambique shares its borders with. The official language of Mozambique is Portuguese. Traveling across Mozambique if English is your first (and only) language may be difficult due to language barriers.
In the EF English Competency Index (EF EPI), which assesses the language proficiency of non-native speaking countries, Mozambique was ranked 68th out of 100 countries in 2021.
The national currency in Mozambique is Mozambican metical (MZN). The metical (MT) is subdivided into 100 centavo.
Mozambican
Banknotes
MT20MT50MT100MT200MT500MT1000
Mozambican
Coins
MT1MT2MT5MT1051050
Check with your bank before your trip to find out if there are any fees for using your card abroad. Some banks do not charge fees when you use a foreign ATM or pay in foreign currency, but others may charge a fixed cost for each transaction or allow a limited number of free withdrawals. The travel card provided by Wise.com, Revolut or Monose might be an excellent option to cut down on transaction fees.
Ookla® Speedtest The average fixed internet speed in Mozambique is 28.24 Mbps and mobile is 39.33 Mbs.The global average is 187.01 Mbps and 128.37 Mbps respectively.
ATM Density It may be difficult to locate an ATM in Mozambique.9.06 ATMs per 100,000 people.The global average is 39.49.
SIM Registration In order to purchase a SIM card in Mozambique, a passport or ID is required as identification.
Socket types
There are 3 socket types used in Mozambique. Type C is a popular socket type throughout Europe (except the United Kingdom), Russia, and certain Asian countries. Type M is not very common around the world, so it might be a good idea to check if your electronics need an adapter.
The sockets’ shapes and voltage differ from country to country and a travel plug adapter may be required. Portable devices, such as phones, notebooks or tablets, usually handle the entire range of voltages used across the world (110-240V).
Public holidays
In the year 2024, Mozambique will celebrate 9 national public holidays.
| Date | Holiday name | |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2023 | New Year’s DayDia de Ano Novo | |
| February 3, 2023 | Heroes’s DayDia do Heroi Nacional | |
| April 7, 2023 | Women’s DayDia da Mulher | |
| May 1, 2023 | worker’s DayDia do Trabalhador | |
| June 25, 2023 | Independence DayDia da Independência | |
| September 7, 2023 | Victory DayDia da Victória | |
| September 25, 2023 | Revolution DayDia da Revolução | |
| October 4, 2023 | Day of Peace and ReconciliationDia da Paz e da Reconcialição | |
| December 25, 2023 | Christmas DayNatal |
Sources
- EF English Proficiency Index (EF Education First)
- Speedtest Global Index® (Ookla®)
- Automated teller machines (ATMs) (per 100,000 adults) (The World Bank Group)
- Registration Policies Per Country (Prepaid Data SIM Card Wiki)
Tourism
What hotel chains are present in Mozambique?
There are no Mariott hotels in Mozambique.
There are no Hilton hotels in Mozambique.
The IHG hotel chain operates in Mozambique.
There are no Best Western hotels in Mozambique.
There are Radisson hotels in Maputo.
There are no Accor hotels in Mozambique.
What fast food chains are present in Mozambique?
The McDonald’s chain does not operate in Mozambique.
The KFC chain operates in Mozambique.
The Burger King chain does not operate in Mozambique.
The Subway chain does not operate in Mozambique.
The Domino’s Pizza chain does not operate in Mozambique.
The Starbucks chain does not operate in Mozambique.
Sources
- Country by National Dish (Samson Daniel)
Weather
What is the weather like in Maputo?
Weather data for Maputo (capital city) by Open-Meteo.com
Transport
Railways There are passenger trains operating between some cities.
Subway Systems There is no subway system in any city.
Taxi Apps Unfortunately neither Uber nor Bolt are available in Mozambique.
Sources
- List of high-speed railway lines (Wikipedia)
- List of metro systems (Wikipedia)
- Left- and right-hand traffic (Wikipedia)
- The Global Enabling Trade Report 2016: Road connectivity (World Economic Forum)
Safety
Emergency phones in Mozambique
Sources
- Mozambique Travel Advisory (United States: Department of State)
- Travel Advice for Mozambique (United Kingdom: The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office)
- Mortality caused by road traffic injury (The World Bank Group)
- Corruption & Economic Crime (United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime)
Smoking & Alcohol
Smoking ban Smoking is forbidden in all public indoor locations, with limited exceptions.
Cananbis legality Both recreational and medicinal use of cannabis is prohibited.
Sources
- List of smoking bans (Wikipedia)
- Legality of cannabis (Wikipedia)