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After decades of strife following their bid for independence from Portugal, Mozambique is once again in a period of rebuilding and is today considered one of Africa's most successful rising stars.

Located on the southeastern coast, Mozambique offers holiday travelers one of the friendliest welcomes in all of Africa, as well as a variety of stunning natural attractions including world famous national parks and beautiful beach resorts along the coast.

The historic capital city of Maputo is famous for its lively central market botanic gardens and National Art Museum which also serves as a showcase for top Mozambique contemporary artists. While in Maputo, also don't miss a walk around the elegant old train station designed by none other than Gustave Eiffel, who designed the famous tower in Paris.

Farther afield, there are not many places in Africa that offer safari tours of merely lions, elephants and leopards. In Mozambique, you'll also be able to catch sight of humpback whales, dolphins and sharks! - all within the confines of Quirimbas National Park located along the northern coast.

More about Mozambique travel & tourism around the Web:

Mozambique travel guide - Nicely done Wikitravel entry with pictures & maps, information on major and lesser-known attractions, getting around by train, bus or car, practical travel & safety tips.

Mozambique, Africa - Travel Guide and Tourist Information - Practical guide featuring information on transportation & getting around, browseable directory of hotels, tour & safari operators, travel tips, photo gallery, visitor forum.

Mozambique Travel Information - Lonely Planet guide with helpful overviews of its culture & history, major attractions, safety & travel tips, photos, visitor forum.

Mozambique facts, Mozambique travel videos, flags, photos - National Geographic guide with feature stories on the country's natural wonders including map, pictures, video clips, music audio files.

How to travel by train in Mozambique - Helpful insider tips on how and where to buy tickets including photos, average train fares, schedules, and distances from Maputo to Pretoria and Johannesburg.

Maputo - Brief overview of historic sites & major attractions including nearby beach resorts, photos.

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