Mozambique – Mozambique's capital is Maputo

(Pronounced moh-zam-beek and muh-poo-toh)

To remember the capital of Mozambique, use the following mnemonic:

The one who mows also has a giant beak (Mozambique) and she mows over mud and poo too (Maputo).

Interesting facts about Maputo:

- Bayfront Capital: The city is situated along the deep-water natural bay of Espirito Santo, forming a major maritime gateway and shipping hub on the coast of East Africa.

- Architectural Heritage: The urban landscape is famous for its unique blend of colonial-era Portuguese architecture, striking modernist designs, and grand structures like the ornate, dome-capped central railway station.

- Acacia Avenues: The city’s wide, bustling boulevards are famously lined with rows of towering acacia and flame trees, giving parts of the urban center a lush, tropical feel.