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Pemba, Mozambique

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Mozambique Travel Guide

Key Facts
Area: 

799,380 sq km (308,641 sq miles).

Population: 

20.9 million (2007).

Population density: 

26 per sq km.

Capital: 

Maputo. Population: 1.3 million (2005).

Government: 

Republic since 1990. Gained independence from Portugal in 1975.

Head of state: 

President Armando Guebuza since 2005.

Head of government: 

Prime Minister Aires Bonifácio Ali since 2010.

Electricity: 

220/240 volts AC, 50Hz.

Mozambique has had a rough ride over the past few decades: colonial rule was followed by many years of civil war, devastating famine and natural disasters. However, since peace was agreed in 1992, the country has been piecing itself together once again and opening its doors to tourism.

It certainly has much to offer the visitor. There are vast expanses of palm-fringed beach and lagoons with safe bathing, warm waters and good fishing. The country is rich in wildlife with several excellent parks and reserves to glimpse rare birds, big game and abundant marine life. It also claims islands that are dotted with historical monuments. There is also good hiking with little-visited mountains but advice and extreme caution should be taken due to the large amount of leftover landmines in the country.