How to get a Mozambique visa from Mali

Mozambique has made great strides in reducing poverty. But with nearly 50 percent of the population still living in poverty, progress has not been fast enough. What's more, poverty is concentrated in rural areas, and the regions of Zambezia, Sofala, Manica, and Gaza even saw an increase in poverty in the 2000s.

Mozambique is also famous for the quality of its fresh seafood. The Portuguese influence is felt in dishes such as Peri-Peri (hot and spicy) Prawns and Peri-Peri Chicken. Fantastic artwork the northern regions of Mozambique famous for their crafts, including sculptures produced by the Makondo people.

According to the annual report of the South African research institute New World wealth released this week, Angola and Mozambique are among the African countries with most per capita wealth.

Road travel outside the city after dark is dangerous. You should be vigilant when you travel in Mozambique and if you travel to/from South Africa, as both countries have high crime rates. Street crimes, including mugging, purse-snatching, and pick-pocketing are common in Maputo and in secondary cities.

According to the most recent census conducted by the National Institute of Statistics in 2007, 56.1% of the population of Mozambique were Christian, 17.9% were Muslim (mainly Sunni), 18.7% had no religion, and 7.3% adhered to other beliefs.