With a 2,470km long coastline, Mozambique sits at a vital geopolitical intersection. Overlooking the Mozambique Channel, the country is one of Africa’s primary gateways to the Indian Ocean. Following independence from Portugal in 1975, Mozambique subsequently went through a protracted civil war that ended in 1992.

Mozambique is a member of the Commonwealth, the Southern African Development Community and the Indian Ocean Rim Association. Although Portuguese is the official language, it is the first language for less than 10 per cent of the population of 32 million (2021).

Australia's diplomatic representation to Mozambique is from the High Commission in Pretoria, South Africa, assisted by an Honorary Consul in Maputo.

Economic and trade information

Mozambique country/economy fact sheet [PDF]

Travel information

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Heads of Government

Includes Heads of State, Prime Ministers, Foreign, Trade and Aid Ministers

Embassies and consulates

Australia

• Australian Consulate in Maputo, Mozambique
• The Australian High Commission in South Africa is responsible for Mozambique

Mozambique

Mozambique has no consulates in Australia. Enquires should be directed to the Embassy of the Republic of Mozambique in Tokyo