Coral reefs and whale shark and manta ray encounters await you in the waters of Mozambique. Relax in the white sand beaches and visit the Quirimbas Archipelago, a 250 km (155 miles) stretch of coral islands or be amazed by the extraordinary marine life that includes dugongs at The Bazaruto Archipelago, which is also home to over 1200 marine species. Mozambique is considered one of the most romantic diving destinations in the world.
Officially the Republic of Mozambique, this country is located in Southeast Africa. Mozambique is bordered by the Indian Ocean, allowing for famous beaches like Tofo. This beautiful country has amazing offshore marine parks such as Quirimbas National Park. Its capital city is Maputo, and its largest city is Matola. Mozambique is well-known for the quality of its fresh seafood and delicious cuisine. This country has unique marine life with species such as the rare dugongs, making it a preferred place for scuba and snorkel divers. Whale watching is one of the most popular activities in Mozambique. This divers’ paradise has warm waters all year-round.
| Languages | en |
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| Currency | MZN |
| Timezone | UTC+02:00 |
| Tipping | 0-10% / Restaurant Staff / Service charges are typically added to restaurant bills, eliminating the need to tip. |
| Network Provider | mCel, Movitel, Vodacom |
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| Dial Code | 258 |
| Electricity | 220 V / 50 Hz |
| Power Plug Type | C, F, M |
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