Mozambique
Republic of Mozambique · Eastern Africa
Updated 8 November 2026
Mozambique is a country in Eastern Africa with its capital in Maputo. Its head of state is Daniel Chapo and its head of government is Maria Benvinda Levy. On DiploMaps you can see Mozambique on the world map with its leaders, economy, trade and UN votes, and its relations with the United Arab Emirates.
Key facts
- Capital
- Maputo
- Head of state
- Daniel ChapoPresident of Mozambique since 2025
- Head of government
- Maria Benvinda LevyPrime Minister of Mozambique
- Foreign minister
- Maria Manuela Lucasdiplomat from Mozambique
- Population
- 35.6 million (2025)
- Area
- 801,590 km²
- GDP
- $22.3 billion (2025)
- Currency
- Mozambican metical (MZN)
- Official languages
- Portuguese
- United Nations
- Member since 1975
- Region
- Eastern Africa · Africa
Mozambique and the UAE
- UAE exports to it (2025)
- $729.5 million
- UAE imports from it (2025)
- $785.7 million
- Visa for UAE citizens
- Visa on arrival30 to 90 days, multiple
Memberships
- African Union
- Organisation of Islamic Cooperation
- Commonwealth of Nations
- Non-Aligned Movement
- Group of 77
- Indian Ocean Rim Association
- SADC
- NPT (Non-Proliferation Treaty)