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Mozambique

  • 14 Mar 2026

On 10th March 2026, India sent food and relief assistance to inundated Mozambique in its effort to be the first responder.

Mozambique: Geography at a Glance

  • Location: Mozambique is a country located in Southern Africa, within the Southern and Eastern Hemispheres.
  • Capital City: The capital city of Mozambique is Maputo.

Physical Features

  • Bordering Countries: It shares borders with Zimbabwe to the west, Eswatini and South Africa to the south and southwest, Zambia and Malawi to the northwest, and Tanzania to the north.
  • Water Bodies: Mozambique has an eastern coastline along the Indian Ocean.
    • The Mozambique Channel separates it from the island nations and territories of Madagascar, Comoros, and Mayotte.
  • Climate: The country has a tropical and warm climate in most regions.
  • Rivers and Lakes: Its largest river is the Zambezi, with other significant rivers including the Limpopo, Licungo, Lurio, and Rovuma. Lake Malawi (Nyasa) is Mozambique’s major lake.
  • Highest Peak: Mount Binga.
  • Natural Resources: Mozambique’s main natural resources include natural gas, coal, minerals, sand, hydropower, and potentially oil.