Mozambique

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Mozambique, officially the Republic of Mozambique, is a country located in Southeast Africa. The official language is Portuguese, which is spoken by approximately 50% of the population as of 2021. Portuguese serves as the primary language for government administration, formal education, and nationwide communication. However, Mozambique is linguistically diverse, with over 40 indigenous languages spoken across the country. Some of the major indigenous languages include Makhuwa, Tsonga, Lomwe, Sena, and Shona. While Portuguese is more commonly spoken in urban areas and among the educated population, many people in rural regions continue to use their native languages for daily communication. English is also increasingly spoken as a second language, particularly in urban areas and within the tourism industry.

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Ethnic Groups:

African 99% (Makhuwa, Tsonga, Lomwe, Sena, and others), Mestizo 0.8%, other (includes European, Indian, Pakistani, Chinese) .2% (2017 est.)