What is the area of Mozambique?
Mozambique covers 801,590 km² and stretches nearly 2,500 km of coastline along the Indian Ocean, making it one of southern Africa's largest countries.
Dimensions of Mozambican territory
Mozambique covers a total area of 801 590 km², approximately 1.5 times the size of France. The country stretches from north to south over more than 2,000 kilometers.
An exceptional coastline
With its 2,500 km of coastline along the Indian Ocean, Mozambique has one of Africa's most extensive maritime facades. This privileged position gives it direct access to the Indian Ocean waters and the Mozambique Channel.
Position in Southern Africa
This considerable area places Mozambique among the largest countries in Southern Africa. It shares its borders with six countries: South Africa, Eswatini, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi and Tanzania.