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___ MozambiqueA virtual guide to Mozambique. Get an overview of Mozambique's art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, economy and its government.Beside a country profile with facts and figures, this page offers maps, statistics, weather information, and links to sources that provide you with information about this Southeastern African nation, e.g.: official web sites of Mozambique, addresses of Mozambique`s and foreign embassies, domestic airlines, local news, city- and country guides with extensive travel and tourism information on accommodation, tourist attractions, events and more. |
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Republic of Mozambique | República de Moçambique |
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Flag of Mozambique Background: Almost five centuries as a Portuguese colony came to a close with independence in 1975. Large-scale emigration by whites, economic dependence on South Africa, a severe drought, and a prolonged civil war hindered the country's development. The ruling party formally abandoned Marxism in 1989, and a new constitution the following year provided for multiparty elections and a free market economy. A UN-negotiated peace agreement with rebel forces ended the fighting in 1992. (Source: CIA - The World Factbook) border countries: Madagascar, Malawi, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe related countries: Portugal |
Official Name: República de Moçambique short form: Moçambique int'l long form: Republic of Mozambique int'l short form: Mozambique ISO Country Code: mz Time: Local Time = UTC +2h Actual Time: Thu-Mar-28 09:17 Country Calling Code: +258 Capital City: Maputo (pop. 1.2 million) Other Cities: Beira, Matola, Nampula, Quelimane, Tete, Nacala. Government: Type: Multi-party democracy. Independence: 25 June 1975 (from Portugal). Constitution: 30 November 1990. Geography: Location: South-eastern coast of Africa, bordering the Mozambique Channel in the Indian Ocean in west. Area: 801,590 km² (309,495 sq. mi.) Terrain: Varies from coastal lowlands to high plateau in northwest, mountains in west. Climate: Varies from sub-tropical to tropical (south to north). People: Nationality: Mozambican(s). Population (2005 est.): 19.4 million. Ethnic groups: Makua, Tsonga, Makonde, Shangaan, Shona, Sena, Ndau, and other indigenous groups, and approximately 10,000 Europeans, 35,000 Euro-Africans, and 15,000 South Asians. Religions: Christian 30%, Muslim 17%, indigenous African and other beliefs 45%. Languages: Portuguese (official), various indigenous languages. Literacy: 50% Natural resources: Coal, titanium, natural gas, hydropower, tantalum, graphite. Agriculture products: Cotton, cashew nuts, sugarcane, tea, cassava (tapioca), corn, coconuts, sisal, citrus and tropical fruits, potatoes, sunflowers; beef, poultry. Industries: Food, beverages, chemicals (fertilizer, soap, paints), aluminum, petroleum products, textiles, cement, glass, asbestos, tobacco. Exports partners: Belgium 25.5%, South Africa 12.2%, Spain 11.6%, Italy 11.6%, Germany 7.7% (2005) Imports partners: South Africa 36.3%, Australia 12.8%, India 5.1% (2005) Currency: Metical (MZM) Source: Mozambique Investment Promotion Center and others. |
Note: External links will open in a new browser window. Official Sites of MozambiqueMoçambique Mozambique Official Home Page. Presidencia da República de Mocambique Official website of the presidency of Mozambique. (in Portuguese) Ministério dos Negócios Estrangeiros e Cooperação Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation (in Portuguese). Diplomatic Missions Mozambique UN Mission Permanent Mission of the Republic of Mozambique to the United Nations. Embassy of the Republic of Mozambique Washington, DC AMOPROC Mozambican organization that works to consolidate democracy and promote social justice. Statistics Instituto Nacional de Estatística The National Institute of Statistics. (in Portuguese) MapsMap of MozambiquePolitical Map of Mozambique. Google Earth Mozambique Searchable map/satellite view of Mozambique. Google Earth Maputo Searchable map/satellite view of Mozambique's capital city. Political Map of Africa The 54 countries of Africa. Map of Africa A Relief Map of Africa. |
NewsMozambique News Agency (AIM)The official Mozambique News Agency (in Portuguese). Fim de Semana Mozambique weekly online (in Portuguese). Zambeze Weekly journal from Maputo. allAfrica.com: Mozambique Mozambique related News. International Mozambique News IRIN Africa News UN news agency. Mail & Guardian Leading newspaper from South Africa, covers all Africa with current information. Mozambique News News from Mozambique by World News Networks. TV/Radio TVM - Televisão de Moçambique State run TV station with news from Mozambique (in Portuguese). Radio Moçambique State run radio station provides also news headlines. |
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Arts & CultureArms into Art A virtual exhibition in cooperation with the artists' collective Nucleo de Arte. In workshops, members made works of art out of AK 47 machine guns, landmines and hand weapons. Centre Culturel Franco Mozambicain de Maputo Arts and culture of Mozambique provided by the French Mozambican Culture Center Maputo (in French and Portuguese). Fotografia Moçambicana The Platform of Mozambican Photographers with a photo exhibition about Mozambiquen photography from 1950 to 2001. The World Through My Eyes A project that helps Mozambican children learn about and experiment with photography, improving their chances of receiving scholarships at a university either in Mozambique or abroad. Zambézia Online Community site of the province of Zambézia. Music Ghorwane Mozambican Band, the Good Guys music of Mozambique. |
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Business & EconomyBanco de MoçambiqueCentral Bank of Mozambique. Invest in Mozambique :: Investir em Moçambique - CPI Mozambique's investment promotion center, with relevant information. Mozlink Mozlink offers a a linkages program and assistance for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) suppliers and distributors to cooperate with larger firms' supply chains. Mozambique Export Promotion Institute IPEX is a non-profit government organisation for the development of Mozambican exports. KPMG Mozambique Audit and advisory firm. US-Mozambique Chamber of Commerce Independent, non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of trade and investment between the United States and Mozambique. Direcção Nacional de Minas de Moçambique Mozambique's National Directorate of Mines. Páginas Amarelas de Moçambique The Yellow Pages, Official Phone Guide of Mozambique. Industry Mozal An aluminium smelter, the largest industrial project ever undertaken in Mozambique. Transportation LAM, Linhas Aereas de Moçambique The Airline of Mozambique. |
Destination Mozambique - Travel and Tour GuidesDiscover Mozambique: accommodation, hotels, attractions, festivals, events, tourist boards, biking, skiing, hiking, climbing, cruising, diving, tours and much more.Ministerio do Turismo - Moçambique Mozambique for tourists (in Portuguese). Guia Turistico de Moçambique Mozambique tourism guide (in Portuguese). Island of Mozambique UNESCO information about the island. Ilha de Mozambique All about the World Heritage site Island of Mozambique. Zambézia Online Community site with tourism information about the province of Zambézia. Kanimambo A site dedicated the Moçambique, its people and its wonderful landscapes. Mozambique Time Out Online magazine with information on Mozambique Maputo The Capital of Mozambique. Hotel Hotel Polana The Grande Dame of Maputo. |
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EducationEscola Portuguesa de MoçambiqueCenter of Education and Portuguese Language (in Portuguese). UCM - Universidade Católica de Moçambique One the first private Universities in Mozambique. Universidade Eduardo Mondlane Eduardo Mondlane University, founded in 1962 (in Portuguese). |
Environment & NatureFórum Empresarial para o Meio ambiente MoçambiqueEnterprise Forum for sustainable development and environment Moçambique (in Portuguese). Fórum Natureza em Perigo FNP a NGO for the conservation of biodiversity and rural development (in Portuguese). WWF Mozambique WWF Programme in Mozambique supports several initiatives for the conservation of the marine environment, forestry, freshwater, training and environmental education. Nature Parque Nacional da Gorongosa Site of the Gorongosa National Park. |
HistoryArquivo Histórico de MoçambiqueThe Histrical Archive of Mozambique (in Portuguese). Mozambique - Histoire Mozambique's History (in French and Portuguese). History of Mozambique Overview of Mozambique's history by nationalgeographic.com. |
SearchMoçambique on-lineMocambique Sites. Additional Information about MozambiqueAfrica South of the Sahara (Karen Fung): MozambiqueAfrican Studies: Moçambique BBC News Country Profile: Mozambique Open Directory Project: Mozambique Wikipedia: Mozambique The World Factbook -- Mozambique |
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