Mozambique is a country located in southeastern Africa. Its exact position is between latitude 10° and 27° S and longitude 30° and 41° E. The country has a total area of 799,380 square kilometers (308,642 square miles) and has a coastline of 2,470 kilometers (1,535 miles) along the Indian Ocean.
As of 2021, Mozambique has an estimated population of around 32.7 million people, according to the United Nations. The country is one of the fastest-growing populations in the world, with an annual growth rate of 2.9%. The largest city and capital of Mozambique is Maputo, which has a population of over 1.1 million people.
Mozambique is a developing country with a low-income economy. According to the World Bank, Mozambique's gross domestic product (GDP) was around $15.9 billion in 2020, with a per capita income of $485. Agriculture is the largest sector in the country's economy, employing over 80% of the population. Mozambique is also rich in natural resources, including coal, gas, and minerals such as titanium and ruby. However, the country still faces challenges such as poverty, corruption, and political instability.