Interesting facts about Mozambique

Mozambique is an African state, the existence of which was heard by far from every inhabitant of our vast country. There are no famous resorts here, and Mozambican waters are not as dangerous as Somali ones, so this country also rarely gets into news releases. Nevertheless, in Mozambique you can find a lot of interesting things. However, all local beauty should be sought not in cities, but in national parks.

Mozambique received the status of an independent state only in 1975, later most other countries in Africa.

According to social surveys, about a quarter of all Mozambican residents are not inclined to identify themselves with followers of any kind of religion.

Only one city in Mozambique has more than a million people – in the capital, Maputo.

During the Portuguese rule, the streets of Maputo were washed with soap.

The local currency is called “tagged”, but US dollars are also taken everywhere, and willingly.

Meat in the markets of Mozambique is a rarity. Buy it can not always and not everywhere, and the quality in any case raises some doubts.

Petrol stations in Mozambican cities are often located right on the first floors of multi-storey residential buildings.

Nearly nine-tenths of all land suitable for farming in Mozambique is not processed or cultivated in any way.

The average life expectancy in Mozambique is one of the lowest in the world.

The Kalashnikov rifle flaunts on the flag of Mozambique.

Local traders are extremely reluctant to give change, so pay better small bills.

Food in Mozambique is usually cooked on open fire, even in good restaurants.