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Mozambique quiz
Mozambique appears in 6 quizzes: one Explorer photo, 3 trivia questions, flag, the Africa map and outline. Capital: Maputo.
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8 questions about Mozambique only, mixed from every pack it appears in. Scored on the spot.
Mozambique at a glance
| Capital | Maputo |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Location | Southeastern Africa, bordering the Mozambique Channel, between South Africa and Tanzania |
| Population | 34 million (2025 estimate), 47th of 196 |
| Area | 799,380 km², 32nd of 196 |
| People per km² | 43 |
| Land borders | Malawi (1,498 km), Zimbabwe (1,402 km), Tanzania (840 km), South Africa (496 km), Zambia (439 km), Eswatini (108 km) |
| Coastline | 2,470 km |
| Highest point | Monte Binga, 2,436 m |
| Official language | Portuguese |
| Currency | Mozambican metical |
| Flag colours | green, black, yellow, red and white |
| Independence | 1975, from Portugal |
| Calling code | +258 |
| Largest cities | Matola (1.9 million), Maputo (1.2 million), Nampula (969,000) |
| Terrain | Mostly coastal lowlands, uplands in center, high plateaus in northwest, mountains in west |
| Climate | Tropical to subtropical |
| Where the name comes from | Named for an offshore island; the island was named after Mussa bin BIQUE (or Mussa Ibn MALIK), an influential Arab slave trader who set himself up as sultan on the island in the 15th century |
| In our quizzes | 6 packs |
Of 6 land neighbours, Malawi shares the longest border with Mozambique (1,498 km) and Eswatini the shortest (108 km); there are also 2,470 km of coast. By area Mozambique is 32nd of 196 countries, just behind Namibia and ahead of Pakistan.
Facts from the CIA World Factbook and Wikidata; questions from our quiz packs. Updated .
Where it is
Places to find
1 in Explorer
A tiny island that was Portugal's East African capital for four centuries.
Photo: Stig Nygaard from Copenhagen, Denmark / CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons licenceQuestions we ask
3| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the official language of Mozambique? | Portuguese |
| What currency does Mozambique use? | Metical |
| Which country’s flag has a rifle on it? | Mozambique |
Mozambique, question by question
The flag round shows Tanzania, Zambia and Malawi next to Mozambique. For the outline, the other choices are Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Tanzania and Zambia are on both lists.
Trivia asks: “What is the official language of Mozambique?” The answer is Portuguese. It also asks: “What currency does Mozambique use?” (Metical). Explorer has one Mozambique photo: Island of Mozambique.
Every Mozambique question, with streaks and a leaderboard, is in the app.
PlayQuestions and answers
What is the capital of Mozambique?
The capital of Mozambique is Maputo.
Which continent is Mozambique in?
Mozambique is in Africa.
What is the population of Mozambique?
About 34 million (2025 estimate).
Which countries border Mozambique?
Mozambique borders Malawi, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, South Africa, Zambia and Eswatini.
What is the highest point in Mozambique?
Monte Binga, at 2,436 m.