In the middle, there is a red sun over a map of the country in green, blue waves, an AK-47 crossed with a hoe, and a book.

The emblem is rendered in a socialist heraldry style similar to those used by the republics of the Soviet Union.

As described in Article 194,[1] the various parts of the emblem each have a special symbolism, including: From 1975-1982, the map of Mozambique was brown instead of green.

Mozambique's parliamentary opposition would specifically like to see removed the image of the Kalashnikov assault rifle, which symbolizes the nation's struggle for independence, according to press reports.

Surrounding the toothed wheel there shall be, to the right and left respectively, an ear of maize and a piece of sugar cane, symbolizing agricultural wealth.