Mozambique in Africa

Officially the Republic of Mozambique, it is a former Portuguese colony located in Southeast Africa.

Mozambique in Pictures

Explore and Understand Africa Through Her Food and Culture

4-27-2012

The historical sites of Mozambique from the Fort of São Sebastiãoto the Polana Church, to Sailing in Ilha de Moçambique and shopping in the numerous markets in Xai-Xai makes the African country of Mozambique a popular tourist destination.

The Fort of São Sebastião 
also known as the Tower of São Sebastião 
is a 16^th century military design 
on the Island of Mozambique. 

Market and cafe in the popular 
tourist town of Xai-Xai, Mozambique 

Maputo is the capital and largest 
city of Mozambique

African fabric blowing in the 
breeze of Mozambique

Polana Church in Maputo, Mozambique was designed 
by the Portuguese architect Nuno Craveiro Lopes. 

Children playing in the city of Maputo, Mozambique 
aka City of Acacias.

Sailing in Ilha de Moçambique 
(The Island of Mozambique), Mozambique



 Market in Xai-Xai which is a popular city in the south of Mozambique.

The Chapel of Nossa Senhora de Baluarte is located on the most eastern tip of the Island of Mozambique.

Avenida Dos Continuadores on Mozambique Island connects the 16th century castle to the wharf. In 1991 Mozambique Island became a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Locals out for a stroll on Ibo Island, Mozambique.

Did you know?
In Mozambique 45 percent of the population is younger than 15.