Mozambique is a country in southern Africa with six other countries on its borders. Malawi, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Swaziland and South Africa are some … Read more…its neighbors. It borders the Indian Ocean to the west and boasts one of Africa’s longest coastlines. The Portuguese colonized the country for four centuries, from 1505 to 1975, when it became independent. Mozambique was designated a people’s republic and the country has been peaceful since the civil war ended in 1977. With a population of 24.7 million people and a land area of 309,496 square kilometers, it has been named one of the world’s poorest countries. Due to its topography, Mozambique is rich in natural resources and has beautiful scenery. This article will discuss about the highest mountains in Mozambique.
