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Which body of water lies off Mozambique’s coast?
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The country of Mozambique is situated along the coast of the western Indian Ocean.1
Specifically, the Mozambique Channel—a significant body of water separating the African mainland from the island of Madagascar—lies directly off the country's eastern coast. Additionally, the southeast coast of Mozambique features Delagoa Bay, which serves as an important maritime location near the border with South Africa.2314