Mozambique

The Republic of Mozambique (formerly a Portuguese colony) is located on the east coast of the southern African continent and borders the Republic of South Africa in the west, Swaziland in the south, Zimbabwe and Zambia in the west and north-west, Malawi and Tanzania in the north.

The coast of Mozambique is washed by the warm waters of the Indian Ocean. The coastline is about 2500 km long.

The climate is tropical and subtropical, more humid on the coast and much drier on the plateau, in the center of the country.

The coast of Mozambique is ideal for a beach holiday, swimming, diving, fishing, surfing, kiting, etc. At resorts such as Tofo, Inhaca, Benguela, Bazaruto, Massinga, Quarimbas Archipelago - you will have a great time, soak up the sunshine and snorkel in the turquoise warm waters of the Indian Ocean, sunbathe and rest. Endless white sand beaches - the main treasure of Mozambique. But do not forget that there is a deep history laid by the Portuguese since the 15th century. Such interesting places as the former capital - Island of Mozambique, the ancient fortress on the island, and of course today's capital - Maputo.

Territory: 801 590 square meters. km

Capital: Maputo, population - 1.5 million

Largest cities: Maputo, Beira, Matola, Marrakuene, Tete, Nampula

Languages: Official Languages ​​- Portuguese, Shangan, Makonde (the state language is Portuguese)

Population: 22 900 000 people

Currency: Metical = 100 cents. Banknotes of 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and 500 Meticals in circulation

The main gross domestic product: agricultural products, minerals, transportation of goods through Beira and Maputo's ports, seafood, tourism

Exports: Nuts, Fish, Lobsters, Shrimps and Other Seafood

Climate: Tropical and subtropical, humid on the coast. Average temperatures: in summer from October to May 23-32 and in the winter from June to September 20-27 degrees. Most rainfall from October to March.

Time Zone:  GMT + 2 hours

Visa: For entry into Mozambique an entry visa is required for Most of the citizens. The visa can be obtained in advance at the consulates. But also can be obtained on arrival at port of enrty. The cost of single entry visa is currently 50 USD.

Credit Cards: VISA and MASTER CARD are accepted for payment only in hotels and major stores.

Currency Exchange: Foreign currency is widely used in the country as well as South African rand. But if you want to fill up at the filling staion and eat in the local restaurant rather change the foreign currency into Metical.

Tips: In Mozambique it is customary to pay tips. In a restaurant: about 10% of the total bill (including drinks). Porter services: about $ 0.5 per piece of luggage. Driver-Guide: $ 1-2 per person per day for work.

Voltage: 230-240 volts with a triple (South African type) outlet. All hotels have European sockets and adapters.

Drinking water: Tap water in Mozambique is not recommended for drinking. Please buy bottled water.

Car rental: In Mozambique left-hand traffic (the same as in South Africa). Speed ​​limit: within the city - 60 km per hour, on the highway-100 km per hour. You must have an international driver's license and a credit card to rent a car. Car rental locations only in major cities and airports. Since the cost of renting a car in Mozambique is high, many tourists prefer to rent a car in South Africa and drive it into Mozambique. To do this, you will need to request in advance a special permit from the rental company to cross the border (Cross Bordew Permit).