Mozambique
Disclaimer: This information on the situation of homosexuals all over the world may not be completely accurate or up-to-date. The information is gathered on the Internet and in other publications. If you have any additional information, corrections, comments or suggestions, don't hesitate to contact me at  <never@heterosexual.com> Updated 99-07-01	Information on the situation for homosexuals in Mozambique: Illegal / Legal Male homosexuality is illegal and punished with up to three years' prison term with re-education through forced labour. Lesbian sex is legal (not mentioned). Mozambique gained its independence from Portugal on June 25, 1975. It is one of the world's poorest countries, due to a civil war that raged from independence to late 1992. The re-building of the country is slow. In many areas, the infrastructure is virtually non-existent. All of the countryside is cluttered up with land mines and the clean up may take decades. Fraud and bribery is a way of life, especially among police and officials. The Health Ministry reports that nearly 6% of the population is HIV-positive. Unofficial sources claim the numbers may be higher. If you have any further information on the current situation in Mozambique, please contact me.    Age of consent Male-Female Male-Male Female-Female Mozambique ? X ? Male homosexuality is illegal. No information on the age of consent for heterosexuals and lesbians was found. Further information on Mozambique can be found at: Mozambique - Official Site MBendi - Mozambique country profile Thomas J. Payne Market Development - Mozambique (Interesting and very colourful description of Mozambique!) Index on Africa: Mozambique Health information for travellers to Mozambique	Statistics: Republic, Africa Area: 799,380 km² Population: 17.42 mill. Capital: Maputo Currency: metical Independence Day: June 25 ISO 3166 Internet Country Code(s): .mz

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