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    📊 Data: from(2024)-to(2026)

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    Mozambique

    Mozambique at a glance

    Capital city

    Maputo

    Population

    34.6 million

    RestCountries
    Cost of living (monthly, one person)

    $850/month (Market Survey, 2025)

    Freedom score

    Partly Free, score 44/100 (Freedom House, 2024)

    Safety (Global Peace Index)

    2.10/5 — rank 92/163 (IEP, 2024)

    Language

    Portuguese

    RestCountries

    People & culture

    Mozambique is a captivating coastal gem where the warm Indian Ocean meets a landscape of baobabs and palm-fringed beaches. Culturally, the nation is a soulful blend of African traditions and Portuguese influences, reflected in the melodic language and the aroma of peri-peri prawns.

    ⚠️ Ongoing insurgency in Cabo Delgado province; data for northern regions may be less reliable due to displacement.

    Data shown reflects the most recent available historical records. On-the-ground conditions may have changed drastically. Always consult up-to-date humanitarian sources before making any decisions.

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