Mozambique lies on the south-eastern shores of Africa. It has a population of 16 million people. The capital, Maputo, is located in the far south of the country.

Since the end of the civil war, Mozambique has achieved calm and co-operation from all sides of the spectrum. This stability has boosted economic confidence, and many international organisations have returned to Mozambique. Despite devasting floods in 1999 and in 2000, Mozambique has prospered and developed. However, this prosperity has been largely confined to the central and southern regions. The northern regions remain untouched by economic growth.