Country Profile

Formal Name:  Republic of Mozambique 
Local Name:  República de Moçambique 
Government:  Presidential republic
Structure:  10 provinces, 129 districts, 405 Postos Administrativos
Formation:  June 25, 1975 (independence from Portugal) 
Anthem:  Pátria Amada (Lovely Homeland)
Languages:  Portuguese
Population:  23 million
Area:  801,590 km2 (35th)
Currency:  Mozambican metical (MZN)
Capital:  Maputo (1.5 million)