World Region Information --- Mozambique Information
We are researching local information about Mozambique. The Republic of Mozambique is a country located in the eastern part of southern Africa. We will feature information that seems good to know when advancing to Belarus.
It is bordered by Tanzania to the north, Malawi and Zambia to the northwest, Zimbabwe to the west, and Eswatini (Swaziland) and South Africa to the southwest. It also faces the Indian Ocean to the east.
Approx. 802,000 km2
Matola(1.03 million), Nampula(660,000), Beira(590,000), etc.
Approximately 29.5 million people
Makua, Romwe, Other
Portuguese is the official language
About 60% Christianity, about 20% Islam, others
It has a rich culture derived from the history of Bantu, Swahili and Portuguese rule.
- Bazaruto Archipelago
- Casa de Ferro (The Iron House)
- Praia do Wimbe
- Parque Nacional das Quirimbas
- Gorongosa National Park
- Island of Mozambique
- Inhaca Island
There is a public education system in the country, and primary education is compulsory by law, but many children do not attend school, and improving the literacy rate is an issue.
- Universidade Eduardo Mondlane
- Universidade Catolica de Mocambique
- Universidade Pedagogica
- Universidade Lurio
- Universidade Zambeze
- National Library of Mozambique
1842 Portugal outlaws the slave trade
1858 Slavery officially abolished in Portugal
1962 Mozambique Liberation Front formed
1964- The War of Independence (guerrilla warfare) begins
1974 Carnation Revolution (military coup in Portugal). New Portuguese government agrees to Mozambique independence
1975 Mozambique independence
1977 Adoption of Marxism-Leninism
1989 After the collapse of the Soviet Union, abandon Marxism-Leninism
1990 Constitution amended to allow multi-party system
1992 Mozambique Comprehensive Peace Agreement signed
1995 Officially joins the Commonwealth of Nations
It is a multi-party democracy. The Executive Branch consists of the President, the Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers. The president is the head of state and the prime minister is the head of the executive branch. The parliament is unicameral.
- Palacio da Ponta Vermelha
- Assembleia da Republica de Mocambique
$493
Despite its high growth rate, it is one of the poorest and least developed countries in the world and is considered a highly indebted poor country.
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