Information on Mozambique


Mozambique has 2,515 kilometers of Indian Ocean coastline dotted with sandy beaches
and clear water, colonial hotels, an abundance of some of the world’s most exquisite
seafood, as well as an interior with beautiful scenery and wildlife. Ten percent of
Mozambique’s total land area is allocated for wildlife management, including national
parks, game reserves and hunting areas. Each of its provinces has its own unique
cultures, languages, dance, music and handicraft, and the country’s mixture of African,
Arab and Portuguese influences is apparent in the vibrant nightlife and Afro-Portuguese
cuisine.


Beach tourism has expanded along the southern coast, including the islands of the
environmentally unique Bazaruto archipelago in Inhambane province with its extensive
coral reefs and national parks and reserves. Important tourism spots have also
developed on the south coast at Inhambane, Xai Xai, Inhaca Island and Ponta do Ouro.
Other major tourist attractions include the Ibo Islands and the city of Pemba in the north
of the country. In the north, Mozambique Island is a major historical and cultural
attraction reflecting indigenous African culture and architecture as well as Arab and
Portuguese influences.


Mozambique is one of the few countries that can offer the diversity of beach, eco-tourism
and cultural products. Mozambique is blessed with the strongest coastal assets