How to get a Mozambique visa from Togo

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 is famous for their crafts, including sculptures produced by the Makondo people.

Poverty has been a major challenge for Mozambique since independence in 1975, when the country was listed as one of the world's poorest. Even though the country has rich farmland in its northern regions and vast, untapped sources of coal and natural gas, Mozambique is suffering for a number of reasons.

Portuguese is the official language, although this is generally only spoken by the more educated amongst Mozambique’s population. Beside this, more than 60 different dialects of Bantu languages can be found in Mozambique. English is generally spoken in hotels and beach lodges.