Trivia in Mozambique

National symbols

Flag: Horizontal tricolor flag of red, green, black, and yellow with golden star, book, AK-47, and hoe overlaid, symbolizing liberation struggle and education, agriculture, solidarity.

Emblem: Socialist-style national emblem featuring book, AK-47, hoe, Zambezi River, and rising sun against red cogwheel background, surrounded by corn and sugarcane.

Trivia & facts

• Only African Portuguese-speaking country that is also Commonwealth member.
• Only example in world with AK-47 automatic rifle depicted on national flag.
• Northern Cabo Delgado Province is world-class ruby production area.
• Maputo Bridge is 3km total length, southeastern Africa's longest suspension bridge.
• Population average age is approximately 17 years, very young.
• World Heritage Mozambique Island was strategic point of Age of Discovery.
• Bazaruto Archipelago tours swimming with whale sharks popular.
• Cahora Bassa, country's largest hydroelectric plant, also handles export electricity.
• Legendary footballer Eusébio was born in Mozambique.
• Piri-piri sauce characterized by chili spiciness and lemon acidity.