MOZAMBIQUE

Mozambique

Located in the Southeast of Africa, occupies a total surface of 801 590 Km2, is plated by the Indian Ocean to the East, borthers with Tanzania by North, with Malawi and with Zambia by Northwest, Zimbabwe by West and Swaziland and South Africa by Southwest.   

With a population estimated at 24 million inhabitants, the country is a member of the United Nations (UN), African Union (AU), Southern Africa Development Community (SADC), Commonwealth, the Community of Portuguese Speaking Countries (CPLP),Latin Union,  Islamic Conference Organization, and the Francophone International Organization.

  
Currency: Metical (Mtn)   

Capital: Maputo  
President:Armando E. Guebuza 
Language:Mozambique’s official language is Portuguese and the most spoken local languages are Changana, Macua, Tsonga and Sena. 
Climate: Subtropical 
Year of Independence: 1975   
Administrative Division: 11 Provinces 
Climate: Subtropical 
ISO Code: MOZ 
Internet Code:MZ   
Phone Code:+258   
Government site: www.portaldogoverno.gov.mz 
Places of interest:Mozambique Island,Niassa Lake, Gorongosa National Park, BazarutoArchipelago, Quirimbas Archipelago, CahoraBassa Dam, Maputo Special Reserve.

Visas

The entry visa for the Republic of Mozambique can be obtained in the Diplomatic and Consulate Missions of Mozambique overseas, in border posts authorized for such effect, from Migration Services and from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation.The entry in the country should be made through the border posts officially established for such effect. When entering the country, a foreign citizen is liable to migratory procedures by competent authorities and other procedures provided in the law.

 
Any of the following documents is required for entering in the national territory:

a) Passport or similar acceptable travel document valid for the country and an entry visa issued by the competent Mozambican authority, equally valid;   

b) Other documents established in conventions or international agreements to which Mozambique is signatory, such as the SADC countries: South Africa, Botswana, Malawi, Mauritius, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe.


 
For more information please consult: www.portaldogoverno.gov.mz

1. Countries do not required VISA:
South Africa, Botswana, Malawi, Mauritius, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
 
2. Countries with Consular Representation (98 USD):
Ethiopia, Kenya.
 
3. countries without consular representation (78 USD):
Angola, DR Congo, Madagascar, Burundi, Comoros, Lesotho, Namibia, Rwanda, Seychelles, Uganda, South Sudan, Somalia, Djibouti, Ivory Coast, Liberia.
 
http://www.minec.gov.mz/index.php


LIST OF COUNTRIES WITH OBLIGATORY REQUERIMENT OF YELLOW FEVER VACCINE

• Yellow Fever:
• Angola
• Burundi  
• Cote d'Ivoire 
• Ethiopia 
• Liberia 
• Kenya  
• DR Congo  
• Rwanda  
• Somalia 
• South Sudan  
• Tanzania  
• Uganda

The traveler who does not submit the certificate can be vaccinated at the point of entry, upon payment of the value of 1,350 meticias.


http://www.minec.gov.mz/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=54&Itemid=125



What to do in Maputo: 

Economy 

Mozambique has many natural resources, in addition to a huge agricultural potential. Its economy is based on agriculture, but the industrial sector lies in a huge growth, in particular with regard to the production of food products, beverages, chemicals, aluminium and oil. The country’s tourism sector is also experiencing growth.

South Africa is the main trade partner to Mozambique and the main source of foreign direct investment. The average annual economic growth rate of the Mozambican GDP has been one of the highest of the world since 2001.  In 2012, huge reserves of natural gas were discovered in Mozambique, whose revenues may dramatically change the country’s economy. 

Arts and Culture 

Mozambique is acknowledged by its plastic artists: sculptors (mainly from the Makonde ethnics) and painters (inclusive in fabric, the batik technique). Artists like Malangatana and Reinata stand out in painting and ceramics, respectively. Music also deserves special acknowledgement:timbilachope has been proclaimed as intangible heritage by UNESCO in 2006. 

The Makonde and Nyau ethnics are famous for their masks and crafts made from wood, which are generally used in traditional dances. The Island of Mozambique, an insular territory located in the northern province of Nampula, was proclaimed the world heritage by UNESCO in 1991.  The most popular religion in Mozambique is Christianity, but there is a significant presence of Islamic followers.

Places of interest in Maputo:

City Council: a neoclassic style building located at the Independence Square, built in 1945. 

The Fortress: built in 1781, it is now a military museum with relics from Mozambique’s colonial era. It opens from Monday to Sunday, from 9 to 12 a.m. and from 1 to 5 p.m. and entries are free of charge.

Iron House: designed in the Gustav Eiffel atelier, it is located at SamoraMachel Avenue and has the particularity of had been transported from the Paris Universal Showcase directly to Maputo by the beginning of the XX century. 

FEIMA – Artcraft fair, Flowers and Gastronomy–located at Av Martires da Machava.

Monuments / Statues

Monument to the Mozambican Heroes: built soon after the National Independence at the square that bears the same name, next to Maputo International Airport;           

Eduardo Mondlane Statue: located at the top of the avenue with the same name; 
Samora Machel Statue: also located on a road with the same name, near the entry to the Tunduru Botanic Garden in front of the flagship building of the Municipality Council; 

The monument in tribute to the First World War combatants: located right down town by the Workers Square, it is represented by a woman with a snake on her feet. 

Museums: 
The Revolution Museum 

The Currency Museum
The Natural History Museum:this is a gothic style building that exposes the animal specimens existing in Mozambique. With a selection of elephant foetus in all pregnancy stages, is a world unique experience. 

Markets:  
The biggest is the Central Market, down town, that offers a huge variety of art craft, besides fresh fruit, legumes and herbs, among others.
The popular Fish Market, with fresh seafood, chosen directly by the client and cooked in Mozambican style.

Welcome to Mozambique!