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Capital: Maputo
Population: 19,124,335 (July 1999 est.)
Area: 801,590 sq km
Language: Portuguese (official), indigenous dialects
Time: GMT +2
Electricity: 240 Volts AC
Geography: Mostly coastal lowlands, uplands in center, high plateaus in northwest, mountains in west. The country is bordered by Malawi 1,569 km, South Africa 491 km, Swaziland 105 km, Tanzania 756 km, Zambia 419 km, Zimbabwe 1,231 km
Tipping: Tipping is not part of the culture
Shopping: Most shops are open by 9 AM and close at 6 PM. Most small shops will also close for lunch. Most stores close by lunch time on Saturday and remain closed until Monday.
Food and Drink: It is best to avoid tap water and drink soft drinks. Beer is available.
Social: Most people do not speak English but are friendly and will try to help if asked.
Business: Business suits are expected. Best to have business cards in French.
Money and Banks
Banking: Banks open around 9 AM and close by 2 PM. There are no weekend hours.
Currency: 1 metical (Mt) = 100 centavos
Money Exchange: Best at banks.
Credit cards: Visa, Master Card, American Express and Diners Club.
Climate
Tropical to subtropical - The western coast is dry. The east coast is wet with the rainy season lasting from November to March. The southern area of the country is far drier than the north.
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