Mozambique — Capital, Flag and Country Facts

Explore Mozambique: capital Maputo, population, flag, geography, languages, history and culture.

Mozambique is in Africa. Its capital is Maputo.

Climate

Tropical to subtropical; wet season from October to March

Mostly coastal lowlands; uplands in center; high plateaus in the northwest; mountains in the west

Mozambique's flag features an AK-47, symbolizing defense and vigilance.

Mozambique has one of the longest coastlines in Africa at over 2,500 km.

The Island of Mozambique is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and former Portuguese colonial capital.

1498: Vasco da Gama arrives, beginning Portuguese colonization

1962: FRELIMO liberation movement founded to fight for independence

1975: Independence from Portugal under Samora Machel

1977: Civil war begins between FRELIMO and RENAMO

1992: Peace agreement ends 15-year civil war

2010: Major natural gas reserves discovered offshore