BY : Erick Dejesus

The white lines represents peace The black color represents the African continent Green represents the land. The yellow represents the mineral wealth of the

nations. The red represents the struggle for independence. The book represents the education of Mozambique. The hoe represents their agriculture. The rifle represents the determination to defend

it’s freedom.

Full Name: Republic of Mozambique Capital: Maputo(formerly known as Louren

Marques) Area in square Miles: 801,590 sq. mi.

Slightly less than twice the size of California.

Climate: Tropical and Sub Tropical. Seasons: Wet Season: October to March Dry Season: April to September.

Geographic Features: Monte Binga and

Lake Malawi. Location: South East of Africa. Borders Indian Ocean Borders Swaziland, Zambia, Malawi,

Zimbabwe, and South Africa.

Population: 19.7 million Major Languages:

Portuguese Religion: Catholic 23.8%,

Muslim 17.8%, other 17.8%, none 23.1%

Life Expectancy: 40 years Annual Income per

capita(person): 29,050 MZN = 1,070 USD

Health-Infant Mortality Rate:129/1000

Unemployment Rate: 21% Ethnic Groups: Makua,

Tsonga, Makonde, Shangaan, Shona, Sena, Ndau, and Chopi

1-1000: Bantu-speaking people settle in Mozambique. The Bantu were farmers and iron workers.

1498: Portuguese explorers arrive at Mozambique. 1752: Mozambique becomes a Portuguese colony. 1907: Maputo becomes the capital of Mozambique. 1962-1974: Rebels fight for independence from

Portugal. Their fight becomes more organized in the 1960’s because they formed the Front for the Liberation of Mozambique, which is now shortened to FRELIMO.

1975: Floods and droughts that has lasted 4 years has made the economy to suffer because the farmers can’t grow crops.

1977:Rebels and the government are in a civil war. 1992: Civil war ends and government and rebels sign a

peace treaty. 1994: Mozambique holds its first multiparty election for

president. Joaquim Chissano wins election for president. 1990-1995: More then 1.7 million Mozambicans return

to Mozambique because they fled the country during the civil war to be safe.

2000-2001: Floods still damage Mozambique which slows down the government’s attempt to rebuild the economy after the civil war.

2004: President Joaquim retires and Armando Guebuza is now the new president of Mozambique

Multi-party Democracy Independence: June 25 1975 Constitution: November

1990 Branches: Executive- resident, Council

of Ministers Legislative- National

Assembly, municipal assemblies

Judicial- Supreme court, provincial district, municipal courts.

After 1975 when Mozambique gained it’s independence its was one of the worlds poorest countries.

Natural Resources: Hydro electric power, coal, natural gas, titanium ore, tantalite, graphite, and iron ore.

Agriculture: Exports- cotton, cashew nuts, sugarcane, tea, cassava, corn, coconut, sisal, citrus, tropical fruits, potatoes, sunflowers, beef, and poultry.

Main exports: Aluminum, cashews, prawns, cotton. sugar, citrus, timber, bulk electricity, and natural gas.

Mozambique’s culture is a blend of Portuguese and eastern influences. The Chopi located on the south-central coast are known for their complex musical arrangements and dance. The makonde are located in the north and are known for their ebony sculptures and masks.

Major attractions in Mozambique are:

Beira Nampula Maputo Bazaruto Archipelago

Maputo: Maputo is the capital of

Mozambique. It has an Elephant Reserve, and the Mueseum of Revolution that’s about how Mozambique won their independence from Portugal. The central Railway Station which was made by Gustave in 1910 which is considered to be the most beautiful in the world because it has marble pillars, and a large central dome.

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Beira: It is the second biggest city in Mozambique. It’s attractions is the cathedral, lighthouse, Macuti Beach, and the grand hotel Beira.

Nampula: Nampula is the capital city of Nampula Province. It’s tourist attractions is the cathedral and it has the National Ethnographic Museum which has mask, musical instuments and other historical artifacts.

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