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Germany, the US and the UK publish their travel advice openly. Here is what those that cover Mozambique say, side by side, checked daily.
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Updated 13 Oct 2026 · Checked 24 Oct 2026Official page
Level 2 of 4
Updated 20 Aug 2026 · Checked 24 Oct 2026Official page
Some regions differ, see the official page.
Updated 20 Aug 2026 · Checked 24 Oct 2026Official page
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Don't stop for stranded drivers or walkers, or give lifts. Unsure? Go to a police station.
Source: GOV.UK · Checked 24 Oct 2026 ↗Fined for no clear reason? Ask for a written fine to settle at the police station.
Source: GOV.UK · Checked 24 Oct 2026 ↗Countrywise is a summary. The official page is authoritative.
Health
Be current on routine shots; hepatitis A is advised for unvaccinated travellers aged one and over, with hepatitis B and typhoid also recommended, and a yellow fever certificate only when coming from a risk country.
Checked 24 Oct 2026Official page
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Deep facts
| GDP | ≈ $22.3 billionSource: World Bank · 2025 figures · Checked 23 Oct 2026 ↗ |
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| Per person | ≈ $627Source: World Bank · 2025 figures · Checked 23 Oct 2026 ↗ |
| Top exports | coal, natural gas, aluminum, gold, precious stones (2023)Source: The World Factbook (archive) · as of 2025/26 · Checked 23 Oct 2026 ↗ |
| Population | 35.6 millionSource: World Bank · 2025 figures · Checked 23 Oct 2026 ↗ |
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| Median age | 17.4 yearsSource: The World Factbook (archive) · 2025 figures · Checked 23 Oct 2026 ↗ |
| Life expectancy | 58.3 yearsSource: The World Factbook (archive) · 2024 figures · Checked 23 Oct 2026 ↗ |
| Religions | Catholic 27.3%, Islam 19.1%, Pentecostal 16.7%, Saio/Zione 16.3%, no religion 13.5%, other 4.3%, Anglican 1.7%, unknown 1.2% (2017 est.)Source: The World Factbook (archive) · 2017 figures · Checked 23 Oct 2026 ↗ |
| Area | 799,380 km²Source: The World Factbook (archive) · as of 2025/26 · Checked 23 Oct 2026 ↗ |
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| Climate | tropical to subtropicalSource: The World Factbook (archive) · as of 2025/26 · Checked 23 Oct 2026 ↗ |
| Terrain | mostly coastal lowlands, uplands in center, high plateaus in northwest, mountains in westSource: The World Factbook (archive) · as of 2025/26 · Checked 23 Oct 2026 ↗ |
| Type of government | presidential republicSource: The World Factbook (archive) · as of 2025/26 · Checked 23 Oct 2026 ↗ |
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| Calling code | +258Source: libphonenumber · Checked 24 Oct 2026 ↗ |
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