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By the early 1970s, Mozambique was bordering the Mozambique Channel, bordering the countries of Malawi, Rhodesia, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, and Zambia.

Covering a total area of 801, 590 km² ( slightly less than twice the size of California ).

With a tropical to subtropical climate, the Zambezi flows through the north-central and most fertile part of the country.

Its coastline had 2, 470 km, with 4, 571 km of land boundaries, its highest point at Monte Binga ( 2, 436 m ).

The Gorongosa National Park, founded in 1920, was the main natural park in the territory.