Mozambique
Mozambique is a country in Africa. Its capital is Maputo, and it shares land borders with 6 countries.
- Capital
- Maputo
- Region
- Africa
- Area
- 790,872 km² Number 34 of 193 by size
- Land borders
- 6 countries
What is the capital of Mozambique?
The capital of Mozambique is Maputo.
Which countries border Mozambique?
Mozambique shares land borders with 6 countries: Eswatini, Malawi, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
| Country | Capital | Distance from Maputo |
|---|---|---|
 Eswatini | Mbabane | 148 km (92 mi) |
 South Africa | Pretoria | 439 km (273 mi) |
 Zimbabwe | Harare | 919 km (571 mi) |
 Zambia | Lusaka | 1,256 km (781 mi) |
 Malawi | Lilongwe | 1,341 km (834 mi) |
 Tanzania | Dodoma | 2,229 km (1,385 mi) |
Distances are between capitals, in a straight line.
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