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Generally speaking, Mozambique is a country in transition. The majority of the country is poor, with a high fertility rate and infant mortality rate. Women tend to marry young, and child marriage and teen marriage is common. There are low rates of contraceptive use. The country struggles with issues related to gender inequality and a high rate of HIV infection. However, Mozambique is a young country, with over 60% of the population younger than 25 years old, and there are initiatives to improve sexual and reproductive health care. The rate of HIV infection has also gone down in recent years. The populace is a mix of many religions, including Roman Catholic, Muslim, Protestant, and other religions.<ref name="ciaworldfactbook_mozambique">[https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/mz.html CIA World Factbook - Mozambique]</ref> <ref name="empowergirls_mozambique">[https://www.unfpa.org/news/mozambique-programme-empowers-girls-fight-gender-inequality-child-marriage UNFPA - Mozambique programme empowers girls to fight gender inequality, child marriage]</ref>