Mozambique (MZ)
Portuguese-speaking East African country with 2,500 km of Indian Ocean coastline, extraordinary marine parks, growing LNG energy sector, and low cost of living for expats in Maputo.
Capital: Maputo
Region: Africa
Language: Portuguese
Currency: MZN (MT)
Cost of living: Very affordable (index 20)
Emergency: 119
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Emergency Numbers
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General Emergency
119
Police
119 (general emergency) or +258 21 322 522 (Maputo police)
Fire Brigade
198
Ambulance
119 or +258 21 325 031 (Maputo)
Road Assistance
+258 21 302 215 (Maputo port authority / maritime emergencies)
How to call emergency services in Mozambique
Emergency response times can be slow, particularly outside Maputo. For medical emergencies, call Aga Khan Hospital (+258 21 481 100) or Maputo Medical Centre directly — they respond faster than the public system. Most expats keep International SOS (+258 21 324 255) as their primary medevac contact. The tourist police (Polícia de Turismo) operate in tourist areas and may be more accessible.