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Neighboring Countries of Mozambique

Q: Which is the longest border of Mozambique?

The longest land border of Mozambique is with Malawi (1,498 km); the shortest is with Eswatini (108 km).

Q: How long are the land borders of Mozambique?

The land borders of Mozambique total 4,783 km. By number of neighbours Mozambique ranks #21 among 236 countries and territories.

Mozambique shares land borders with 6 countries: Malawi (1,498 km), Zimbabwe (1,402 km), Tanzania (840 km), South Africa (496 km), Zambia (439 km) and Eswatini (108 km).

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Country

Neighbouring countries (#21 of 236)

4,783 km

Total land borders

2,470 km

Coastline

799,380

Area in km²

Mozambique
Neighbouring countries
Neighbours of neighbours

Countries bordering Mozambique

Neighbour	Border length	Capital	Visa for Mozambique citizens
Malawi	1,498 km	Lilongwe	Visa-free · 90 days
Zimbabwe	1,402 km	Harare	Visa-free
Tanzania	840 km	Dodoma	Visa-free
South Africa	496 km	Pretoria	Visa-free · 30 days
Zambia	439 km	Lusaka	Visa-free · 90 days
Eswatini	108 km	Mbabane	Visa-free

Malawi accounts for 31% of Mozambique's 4,783 km of land borders. Lengths: CIA World Factbook (public domain).

Geography of Mozambique

Location

Southeastern Africa, bordering the Mozambique Channel, between South Africa and Tanzania

Area

799,380 km² — slightly more than five times the size of Georgia; slightly less than twice the size of California

Terrain

Mostly coastal lowlands, uplands in center, high plateaus in northwest, mountains in west

Climate

Tropical to subtropical

Highest and lowest points

Highest: Monte Binga 2,436 m. Lowest: Indian Ocean 0 m. Mean elevation: 345 m.

Natural resources

Coal, titanium, natural gas, hydropower, tantalum, graphite

Natural hazards

Severe droughts; devastating cyclones and floods in central and southern provinces

Good to know

The Zambezi River flows through the north-central and most fertile part of the country

Neighbours of Mozambique's neighbours

Countries one border further away — reachable overland through a neighbouring country.

Also with 6 neighbours in Africa

Frequently asked questions about the borders of Mozambique

How many countries border Mozambique?

Mozambique shares land borders with 6 countries: Malawi (1,498 km), Zimbabwe (1,402 km), Tanzania (840 km), South Africa (496 km), Zambia (439 km) and Eswatini (108 km).

Which is the longest border of Mozambique?

The longest land border of Mozambique is with Malawi (1,498 km); the shortest is with Eswatini (108 km).

Is Mozambique landlocked?

No. Mozambique has 2,470 km of coastline.

How long are the land borders of Mozambique?

The land borders of Mozambique total 4,783 km. By number of neighbours Mozambique ranks #21 among 236 countries and territories.

Do Mozambique citizens need a visa for neighbouring countries?

Mozambique citizens can visit 6 of 6 neighbouring countries visa-free: Malawi, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, South Africa, Zambia and Eswatini.

What is the highest point of Mozambique?

Monte Binga 2,436 m. The lowest point is Indian Ocean 0 m.

Borders and geography: CIA World Factbook (public domain). Visa rules: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0).