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According to watchtutorials, Mozambique is a country located in South East Africa with a population of over 29 million people. It is the 48th most populous country in the world and has an area of 799,380 km2. The population density is 37.1 people per square kilometer, making it one of the most sparsely populated countries in Africa. Approximately 97% of Mozambique’s population are black Africans, while the remaining 3% are made up of mixed-race individuals and Europeans. The official language is Portuguese, but many local languages such as Makhuwa, Sena, Tsonga and Swahili are also spoken. The majority (60%) of the population practice Christianity while 17% practice Islam and 23% follow traditional beliefs. Most Mozambicans live in rural areas with around 70% living below the poverty line due to lack of resources and economic opportunities. In terms of gender equality, women make up half of the population but they are often underrepresented in decision-making positions such as politics or business leadership. Education levels remain low for both men and women with only about 40% completing primary school education and less than 1% completing higher education degrees. Life expectancy is relatively low at 57 years for men and 59 years for women due to poor access to healthcare services and high infant mortality rates. See ejinhua for Mozambique Population and Language.