| Formal Name: | Republic of Mozambique |
| Local Name: | Moçambique |
| Local Formal Name: | República de Moçambique |
| Region: | Africa |
| Associations: | African Union, Commonwealth of Nations, United Nations |
| Capital City: | Maputo |
| Main Cities: | Beira, Nampula, Nacala |
| ISO 3166 Code: | MZ |
| Population: | 22,894,000 |
| Area: | 801,590km² |
| Currency: | 1 Mozambican metical = 100 centavos |
| Languages: | Portuguese |
| Religions: | Roman Catholic, Muslim, Protestant, Local beliefs |
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Flag of Mozambique
Date Flag first adopted: May 1st, 1983
Description: Three equal horizontal bands of green (top), black, and yellow with a red isosceles triangle based
on the hoist side; the black band is edged in white; centered in the triangle is a yellow five-pointed star
bearing a crossed rifle and hoe in black superimposed on an open white book.
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