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Island of Mozambique, Mozambique

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Named by Portuguese explorers after a renowned sultan, Mozambique Island is home to the oldest European building in the southern hemisphere - the Chapel of Nossa Senhora de Baluarte. Other historical buildings include Fort São Sebastião, the Palace and Chapel of São Paul, and the Museum of Sacred Art in the Church of Misericordia. A neo-classic hospital building is nestled among ponds and fountains. This rich collection of antique remains has helped Mozambique become a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Language: Portuguese
Currency: Mozambican metical (MZN)

Island of Mozambique, Mozambique Weather
Temperature (Fahrenheit)
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High 85 85 85 84 82 79 78 79 80 83 85 86
Low 82 82 83 82 80 76 76 75 75 77 80 82
Average 84 83 84 83 81 78 77 77 78 80 83 84
Temperature (Celsius)
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High 29 29 29 29 28 26 26 26 27 28 29 30
Low 28 28 28 28 27 24 24 24 24 25 27 28
Average 29 28 29 28 27 26 25 25 26 27 28 29
Precipitation
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Inches 10 10 5.2 1.6 .3 .2 .2 .1 .1 .4 .7 7.6
Centimeters 25 25 13 4 1 1 1 0 0 1 2 19