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MOZAMBIQUE
Country (long form) Republic of Mozambique
Capital Maputo
Total Area 309,495.63 sq mi
801,590.00 sq km
Population 19,104,696 (July 2000 est.)
Languages Portuguese (official), indigenous dialects
Religions indigenous beliefs 50%, Christian 30%, Muslim
20%
Government Type republic
Currency 1 metical (Mt) = 100 centavos
Labor Force (by occupation) agriculture 81%, industry
6%, services 13% (1997 est.)
Industry food, beverages, chemicals (fertilizer, soap,
paints), petroleum products, textiles, cement, glass, asbestos,
tobacco
Agriculture cotton, cashew nuts, sugarcane, tea, cassava
(tapioca), corn, rice, tropical fruits; beef, poultry
Exports prawns 40%, cashews, cotton, sugar, copra,
citrus, coconuts, timber (1997)
Natural Resources coal, titanium, natural gas, hydropower
Visa Required (U.S. only) Yes 2001
(united states government sources. all information
was accurate at time of posting)
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