Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Mozambique?

Mozambique is a big country in Southeast Africa with more than beaches and blue water. It is about 801,590 square kilometers in size and touches six other countries. The coastline is over 2,400 kilometers long, running beside the Indian Ocean, which makes it great for fishing and trading. People here speak Portuguese because it was once ruled by Portugal for more than 400 years.

The land has a lot of natural gas, especially in the Rovuma Basin, which holds a huge amount underground. Mozambique Island is very old and important, once used as a capital and a busy trading spot.

From wild animals in Gorongosa National Park to the fresh water in Lake Niassa, there is something special in every part of the country.

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Quiz: How much do you know about Mozambique?

1 / 10

The island of Mozambique, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was historically a major hub for which colonial power?

Portuguese Empire

Dutch Republic

French Empire

British Empire

2 / 10

In which year did Mozambique gain independence from Portugal?

1975

1970

1980

1965

3 / 10

What is the approximate length of Mozambique’s coastline along the Indian Ocean?

3,100 km

1,200 km

900 km

2,470 km

4 / 10

The Cahora Bassa Dam, one of Africa’s largest hydroelectric projects, is located on which river?

Zambezi River

Pungwe River

Incomati River

Limpopo River

5 / 10

Mozambique is a member of which regional economic community?

COMESA

EAC

ECOWAS

SADC

6 / 10

Which major natural resource has significantly boosted Mozambique’s economy in recent years?

Natural gas

Copper

Gold

Coal

7 / 10

Which river forms part of Mozambique’s western border with Zimbabwe?

Save River

Limpopo River

Zambezi River

Rovuma River

8 / 10

Which of these is the highest mountain in Mozambique?

Mount Chiperone

Mount Namuli

Mount Binga

Mount Lico

9 / 10

Which neighboring country lies to the north of Mozambique, across the Rovuma River?

Tanzania

Zambia

Malawi

South Africa

10 / 10

The Gorongosa National Park is famous for which type of geographical feature at its center?

Floodplain

Coral atoll

Volcanic crater

Salt flats

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