Mozambique

Long inaccessible to tourists, Mozambique's tourism industry is making a remarkable recovery. Once more Mozambique is the place where dreams take you.
In the interior of the country one can sail on the lakes, or go fishing and hiking. Many of the game reserves are being rehabilitated. Large handcraft markets and roadside stalls offer quality and variety.
Maputo has excellent hotels and restaurants and the many museums, markets, churches and the Victorian railway station provide opportunities for interesting excursions.
With untouched nature stretching from the endless pristine beaches of Tungué Bay in the far north of the diving enthusiastics's paradise at Ponta D'Ouro in the south. And in between there the paradise islands of Cabo Delgado, Mozambique Island,with its centuries of history and culture, truly a World Heritage site, the treasures of the Bazaruto Archipelago Nature Reserve, nature's gift of Inhambane province, where migrating whales pass by without fail, and the beach at Xai-Xai, where delicious fresh oysters wet the appetite for more.
Population: Mozambique has an estimated population of 20 854 000 (2008)
Size: 799 380 km2
Neighbouring countries: South Africa, Swaziland, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Tanzania, Malawi
Language: The official language is Portuguese, and Swahili
Capital City: Maputo
Airports: Maputu, Pemba
Socio-economic statistics: Shimmering oceans, azure skies and a history steeped in rich culture and adventure make Mozambique the ideal destination for every type of traveller, from honeymooners to backpackers. The mild temperatures of the Indian Ocean currents and the stunning beaches are also a tempting drawcard to may scuba-divers, spearfishermen and anglers.
Economy: Tourism and agriculture are important contributors, and Maputo's harbour handles a high volume of imports to Southern Africa.
Tourism investment opportunities: Activities and accommodation in the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park.
Iconic attractions: Beaches
Places to see: Maputo, Bazaruto Archipelago, Ilha de Mozambique, Gorongosa National Park, Pembe, Wimbi beach.
Climate: Tropical, with rainfall from December to April and a possibility of cyclones. Summer temperatures exeed 300 C, and the rest of the year the average is 250 C.
Currency: New Metical
Time zone: GMT +2
National day: 25 June, 1975
