Places in News: Mozambique

Context:

Recently, Indian Coast Guard Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) ICGS Varaha (indigenously built) made a significant port call at Maputo Port, Mozambique.

Indian Coast Guard ship ‘Varaha’ Makes Port Call in Mozambique

  • This port call is a part of ongoing strategic overseas deployment to East Africa, marking a pivotal milestone in the ongoing diplomatic maritime engagements.
    • Port of call means an intermediate stop for a ship on its scheduled journey for cargo operation or transporting supplies or fuel.

About Mozambique

Mozambique

  • Location: It is located in Southeastern Africa.
  • Bordering Countries: It is bordered by six countries:
    • North: Tanzania
    • Northwest: Zambia and Malawi
    • West: Zimbabwe
    • Southwest: South Africa and Eswatini 
  • Mozambique Channel: Mozambique also has a coastline on the Indian Ocean to the east. 
    • The island countries and territories of Madagascar, Comoros, and Mayotte are separated from Mozambique by the Mozambique Channel.
  • Capital: Maputo
  • Highest Point: Monte Binga (at 2,435 m)
  • Major Rivers: Zambezi, Limpopo, Licungo, Lurio, Rovuma, Save and others.
  • Major Lakes: Malawi (Nyasa)and Kariba.
Also Read: Red Sea Crisis

News Source: IBG News

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