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Mozambique

White sandy beaches framed by crystal clear waters, flora and wildlife diversity and a culture with African, Arab, Indian and European heritage

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Situated on the East Coast of Southern Africa, Mozambique has about 2500km of coastline bordering the Indian Ocean.

Mozambique offers amazing scenery with stunning crystal clear blue waters, white sandy beaches, coral reefs, unique marine life, dark blue or emerald green lagoons and a great diversity of wildlife, as well as a complex culture derived from the union of African, Arab, Indian and European legacies.

Volunteer on this undiscovered paradise in a community or conservation project.

Photo taken by a volunteer in 2010, Mozambique.
See the full flickr photostream of our volunteer projects in Mozambique here.

Fast Facts

Capital city

Maputo

Government

Republic

Languages

Portuguese, Swahili, Makhuwa, Sena, Ndau, and Shangaan

Religion

Roman Catholic-24%, Muslims-18%, Protestant-18%, Other Beliefs-18%, No Religious beliefs-22%

Population

22,894,000 (2009 estimate)

Currency

MZN - Mozambican New Metical

International dialling code

+258

Time zones

GMT+2

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In 2006, three zeroes were dropped from the New Metical. Locals may occasionally still refer to the old currency, so if someone asks you for "1 million", they generally mean 1000 new meticais. Many businesses in the tourist centers are run by South Africans and prices are often quoted in Rand (for which the usual abbreviation is ZAR). USD, ZAR, GBP and EUR are freely convertible at commercial rates at any bank or exchange. Other currencies such as Canadian or Australian dollars or Japanese Yen, are not accepted anywhere, even at official banks and exchanges. You cannot exchange meticais outside Mozambique, but you can convert them back at exchanges prior to leaving the country. Also you cannot buy meticais outside Moçambique. In all towns you will find cash dispensers (ATMs) which accept all major credit cards.

Weather and Climate

Mozambique Today

Mozambique is a tropical country with two distinct seasons: Wet season (from October to March and the Dry season (April to September). Rainfall is usually heavy along the coast. Cyclones are also common during the Wet season, specially from February and March. The average temperature in the capital July ranges from 13 to 24 degrees Celsius (55 to 75 degrees Fahreinheit). In February ranges from 22 to 31 degrees Celsius (72 to 88 degrees Fahreinheit).

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Whale Shark Research and Conservation Mozambique

A marine conservation project in Mozambique that gives you the chance to volunteer in whale shark research, coral reef monitoring and turtle nest surveys whilst discovering a great scuba diving destination.

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Gap Year | Marine Conservation Volunteers | Volunteer

Destination

Mozambique, Africa

From

£1,190

2 weeks minimum

Community Volunteer Mozambique

Volunteer with the coastal Mozambican population, aiding them in construction, agricultural work, teaching children, young people and working in the local hospital.

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Destination

Mozambique, Africa

From

£650

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