Mozambique

Population: 19,371,057

Languages: Portuguese (official), indigenous dialects

Background: Almost five centuries as a Portuguese colony came to a close with independence in 1975. Large-scale emigration by whites, economic dependence on South Africa, a severe drought, and a prolonged civil war hindered the country's development. The ruling...

Currency: metical (MZM, No information)

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