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Mozambique

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Cyril G. 7-2                                                                                                                                            National Flag of Mozambique.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Map and flag of Mozambique 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Map of Mozambique showing cities, bodies of water, and geographic sites.

 

 

 

                             

 

 

 

This is Mozambique's agriculture land 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mozambique- History and Government 

 

 

 

Mozambique is located in southeastern Africa, along the coast of the Indian Ocean. Parts of Mozambique, which nearly twice the size of California, were occupied for many years by the Portuguese. The country won its independence in 1975 after a long and bitter struggle. Mozambique became independent in 1975 after more than a decade of armed struggle against the Portuguese. The new government had as its goal the building of Africa's first truly Marxist-Leninist state. By 1977, however, Mozambique was in a brutal civil war, Rhodesia (Zimbabwe) and South Africa. By the time peace was accomplished, in 1992, Mozambicans had become disillusioned with the socialist, one-party model and were endeavoring to build a free-market, democratic system.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Mozambique's population from 1960 to 2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

                                                                 Mozambique'sPresident Joaquim Chissano delivers an uplifting speech about the economy

 

 

 

 

 

This is a picture of two kids from Mozambique. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Economy                                                                                                                                                                                                        

 

In 1992, Mozambique's economy was badly hurt by the cause of civil war and poor governmental management. After economic reforms, the country had one of the world's highest growth rates in the late 1990's. But everything was wiped out by devastating floods in 2000 that killed thousands of people and left another million homeless. The economy gained back its management, significantly, in 2001. Only 5% of Mozambique's arable land is accompanied by agriculture. Most of the people who work are mostly into agriculture, 80% to be exact. About 20% of the domestic product have a significant share of exports. Nuts, tea, cotton, and sugar are the main agricultural exports, fruits and copra (dried coconut meat) are also important. Sisal, to a lesser extent, cashews, were once major export but they have declined, they have been replaced by manioc and corn.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Education

 

 

 

 Mozambique has a young population, and there is a strong need for education at every level. Primary school is mostly for children ages 6 to 13, although secondary school is not. None of this schooling is paid for by the state. One in six adults are able to read and write, and at least 72 million children, mostly girls, are not inducted into school. Millions more are taught by untrained, underpaid teachers in overcrowded, unhealthy, poorly equipped classrooms. Education is one need that is not being met. Lots of children are not able to attend school and learn which will affect them in the future. That's is why USAID and other groups are trying to provide help to build new schools. But it will be a tough challenge to get 72 million children into schools.

 

 

 

Mozambique's Land

 

Mozambique's landscape contains low coastal plains that rise to the inland. The climate is tropical to subtropical, with two seasons. These seasons are hot and rainy, and cool and dry. The country's rivers are the main source of Mozambique's power, which provided 75 percent of the country's energy. The Cabora Bassa Dam on the Zambezi River also supplies electricity to near by countries in southern Africa.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Language

 

Mozambique's official language is Portuguese, but most of the population speaks various Bantu languages, such as Makua, Tsonga, Tonga, and Yao.

 

 

 

Religion

 

Half the people in Mozambique practice traditional African religions. The remaining population is 30 percent Christian and 20 percent is Muslim.

 

 

 

Poverty

 

Since there was an increase of household incomes, poverty has decreased rapidly especially in agriculture. Despite increase in incomes, half of the population still lives in poverty. Mozambique is still among the 20 poorest countries.

 

 

 

UNESCO

 

The city of Mozambique is located on a former Portuguese trading-post on the route to India. Since the 16th century, the architectural strength and design of all the building techniques were the same. The building materials are mainly stone or macuti. The Island of Mozambique contains important witness to the establishment and development of the Portuguese routes between western Europe and the Indian. UNESCO chose this site mainly for its architecture and development. The island of Mozambique is full with buildings that are smartly designed and efficient . The town and its buildings are an outstanding example of an architecture, it was designed by Indian and Arab influences. UNESCO is trying to preserve these sites.

 

 

 

Food and Culture

 

From a blend of Portuguese, Indain, and African Mozambique offers some of the best cusine in Africa. From a sellection of prawns and crayfish, and the wildly popular grilled catch of the day, locally known as peixe grelhade Moambique has the biggest selection of sea food. Local dishes from along the coastal areas have a certain flair which makes them unique from the foods found in neighboring countries. Mozambicans believe in the liberal use of coconut milk and their favourite local hot pepper, peri peri to add a zesty burn to their meals. For more carnivorous visitors, there is a decent variety of high quality meats bought into Mozambique from neighboring South Africa. Local dishes are made up mainly of a maize or cassava (a starchy root) based staple, called Upshaw or xima, or rice which is usually served with a traditional ben sauce, and either fish or vegetables. Jose Da Silveira is a young artist whom talent shinned when he was only 16. Jose’s paintings contain vibrant color and are unique which one of the reasons he is famous. The genre of Jose’s art is Formism. The way the Mozambique people dress clothes that is merging of different cultures as well as the individual's economic situations. In the urban localities men wear Western-style suits while they go for work. Women wear Western dresses made from cloth with bright and loud colored African designs. Throughout the country men have, in the major parts, substituted the traditional loincloth with T-shirts and dashikis. There are so many things that people do to entertain themselves in Mozambique these include fishing, Island Hopping, diving, sailing safaris, sunset dhow trips, walking trails, bird watching and visits to the Cenennial lighthouse.

 

 

Interesting Facts

  • Mozambique is 45% larger than France 
  • The currency is metallic
  • Multiparty republic government
  • total population:  22,894,000
  • Mozambique is one of the poorest countries

 

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