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Mozambique Neighboring Countries

Mozambique is located in Eastern Africa (Africa), with its capital in Maputo. The official language is Portuguese. The currency is Mozambican metical.

What are the neighboring countries of Mozambique? Mozambique shares land borders with 6 countries. These Mozambique neighboring countries create a unique geographical position that places Mozambique at an important crossroads, facilitating cultural exchange, trade, and diplomatic relations with its neighboring nations.

The Mozambique neighboring countries are: Zambia, Malawi, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, South Africa and Eswatini. Each of these countries has its own unique cultural heritage, language, and traditions, creating a diverse and dynamic border region.

Below you'll find detailed information about each neighboring country, including their capitals and an interactive map showing the geographical relationship between Mozambique and its border countries. The map highlights Mozambique in green and its neighboring countries in yellow for easy visualization.

Interactive Map of Countries Neighboring Mozambique

Main Country (Green) Neighboring Countries (Yellow)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many countries border Mozambique?

Mozambique shares land borders with 6 countries.

What are the neighboring countries of Mozambique?

The neighboring countries of Mozambique are: Zambia, Malawi, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, South Africa and Eswatini.

Which other countries in Africa have the same number of neighbors as Mozambique?

Countries in Africa with 6 land borders: Central African Republic, Ethiopia, South Sudan, Cameroon, Burkina Faso, Libya, South Africa, Guinea, Chad.

Which countries in Africa have more neighbors than Mozambique?

Countries in Africa with more than 6 land borders: Sudan, Zambia, Algeria, Niger, DR Congo, Tanzania, Mali.

Which countries in Africa have fewer neighbors than Mozambique?

Countries in Africa with fewer than 6 land borders: Mauritius, Senegal, Mayotte, Botswana, Benin, Burundi, Namibia, Nigeria, Ghana, Sierra Leone, and 32 more....

What are the capitals of countries bordering Mozambique?

The capitals of countries bordering Mozambique are:
  • Zambia: Lusaka
  • Malawi: Lilongwe
  • Zimbabwe: Harare
  • Tanzania: Dodoma
  • South Africa: Pretoria
  • Eswatini: Mbabane

What are the country codes of Mozambique's neighboring countries?

The ISO country codes of Mozambique's neighbors are:
  • Zambia: ZM (ISO 2) / ZMB (ISO 3)
  • Malawi: MW (ISO 2) / MWI (ISO 3)
  • Zimbabwe: ZW (ISO 2) / ZWE (ISO 3)
  • Tanzania: TZ (ISO 2) / TZA (ISO 3)
  • South Africa: ZA (ISO 2) / ZAF (ISO 3)
  • Eswatini: SZ (ISO 2) / SWZ (ISO 3)