Location: South-eastern Africa, along the Indian Ocean coast, bordering South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Tanzania
Capital: Maputo
Tourist Attractions: Mozambique is a beautiful and picturesque African nation, famous for its stunning beaches, lagoons, islands, World Heritage sites, and fascinating cities with amazing colonial architecture. The prime tourist attractions in Mozambique include the cities of Maputo, Pemba and Beira, known for their scenic beauty and colonial charm. Other must visit attractions include the scenic Penha Longa Mountains, Bazaruto Archipelago National Park, Gorongosa National Park, Maputo Elephant Park, Ponta do Ouro Beach, Inhaca Island (near Maputo), Bazaruto Archipelago, and Ilha de Moçambique (Mozambique Island) – famous for its 17th and 18th century Portuguese structures (a UNESCO World Heritage Site). Visitors can also enjoy activities like diving, snorkeling, hiking, fishing and bird watching.
Access: Mozambique has two International airports atMaputo and Beira.Many airlines fly to Mozambique fromEurope, America and African countries. A regular train service connects Johannesburg and Durban to Maputo in South Africa, Harare (Zimbabwe), and Malawi. Daily bus service from Maputo to Johannesburg and towns in Swaziland are also available.
Climate: Mozambique enjoys a typical climate, varying from tropical to subtropical according to region. While the summer season lasts from October to March, the region gets heavy rainfall between January and March. The coastal regions experience a warm and dry weather from April to September.