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Mozambique country of contrast and a land of smiles

Mozambique is one of the most attractive and intriguing tourist destination in South Africa. Many new international hotels and luxury lodges have opened, while the national parks and game reserves, some under private management are being returned to their former glory. The major draw for tourist have long been Mozambique's 2,500 km of white, palm-fringed beaches as well as the Islands of the Bazaruto Archipelago. The vast coral reefs host a range of unique main life and offer unbelievable diving and fishing opportunities.

Mozambique's other exotic destinations include the mysterious mountains of Namuli and Unango, the historical settlements of Angoche, the World Heritage Site of Mozambique Island, The magnificent natural harbour of Pemba, and the Quirimbas Archipelago.

Mozambique provides a contrast to other countries in Southern and East Africa, with its rare blend of African, Arab, and Portuguese influences. This mix is noticeable in the Afro-Portuguese cuisine adnd the Latin beat of the music in the clubs and discos.

Mozambique History

Mozambique was explored by Vasco da Gama in 1498 and colonized by Portugal in 1505. By 1505 the Portuguese had control of all of the former Arab sultanates on the East African coast. From about 1500 Portuguese trading posts and forts became regular ports of call on the new route to the East. Mozambique is a member of the Community of Portuguese Language Countries and the Commonwealth of Nations.

Mozambique Geography

Mozambique covers an area of over 800,00 sq. km, three times the size of Great Britain. Situated South East of the African continent, it shares borders with six other countries, Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia to the North, Zimbabwe to the West, South Africa and Swaziland to the South. The coastline is 2,500 km's long and boasts numerous majestic beaches fringed by lagoons, coral reefs and strings of small islands.
A vast, low grassland plateau which rises from the coast towards the mountainsin the North and West covers near nearly half the country's land area. The Zambezi river is the largest of the country's 25 rivers. Mozambique is rich in mineral resources such as gold , emeralds, copper, iron ore and bauxite and is currently in oil exporation.

Mozambique Climate

Tropical to sub-tropical with coastal temperatures high for much of the year while the interior is warm to mild, even in the cooler, dry season from April to September. It is usually sunny throughout the year.

Mozambique National Holidays

Dates and information for Mozambiques' National Holidays
  • 1st January - New Year's Day
  • 3rd February - Heroes' Day
  • 7th April - Women's Day
  • 1St May - Worker's Day
  • 25th June - Independence Day
  • 7th September - Victory Day
  • 25th September - Revolution Day
  • 4th October - Day of Peace and Reconciliation
  • 25th December - Christmas
More Information on Mozambique

Mozambique Coat of arms

Mozambique Coat Of Arms

The Mozambique Coat Of Arms was adopted in 1990 in the Constitution of Mozambique article 194. It shows a gear wheel, representing labor and industry. This is bordered by corn stalks and sugarcane, The corn stalks and sugarcane represent agricultural wealth. In the middle there is a red sun which symbolizes the building of a new life, over a map of Mozambique in green, and blue waves, an AK-47 which represents defense and vigilance crossed with a hoe which represents peasantry and agriculture production, and a book which represents education. The wreath is tied with a ribbon bearing the name of the Country. And the res star above is for socialism , symbolizes he spirit of international solidarity of the Mozambican people.

Mozambique Flag

Mozambique Flag

The Mozambique flag was adopted on 1st May 1983. It has a image of a AK-47 and is the only flag in the world to show such a modern rifle. The rifle stands for defence and vigilance. The green in the flag stands for the riches of the land, the small white stripes signify peace, the black represents the African continent, the yellow symbolizes the countries minerals, the red represents the struggle for independence. The open book symbolizes the importance of education, the hoe represents the countries agriculture and the star symbolizes Marxism and internationalism.

Mozambique Latest News

Good Governance Drive Makes Progress
A day ahead of this year’s African Union summit in Libya, the 11th meeting of the forum of the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) took place in the sweltering seaside town of Sirte. Reports emerging from those who attended threw up few surprises and some lingering concerns.
International Court Denies Targetting Africa
Claims that the International Criminal Court (ICC) is "targeting" Africa, and is in the service of Western interests, are the result of disinformation, according a Brazilian ICC judge, Sylvia Steiner, interviewed in Friday's issue of the independent daily "O Pais".
Emergency Repairs to Sena Line Concluded
Emergency work on the Sena rail line in the central Mozambican province of Sofala, following a major derailment on 23 June, have been concluded, much earlier than initially expected, reports Friday's issue of the Maputo daily "Noticias".
Credit Line for Cashew Companies
The Mozambican cashew processing industry has benefited, over the last five years, from a line of credit of 50 million US dollars, opened by the government as part of a drive to facilitate access to credit for small and medium companies.
Country Now Assembling Computers
Mozambican computers are now rolling off an assembly line in Maputo, under a deal between the Mozambican government and the South African company Sahara Computers.
Dhlakama Denies Taking a Second Wife
Afonso Dhlakama, leader of Mozambique's main opposition party, the former rebel movement Renamo, has categorically denied claims in some of the press that he has contracted a polygamous marriage with the Renamo delegate in the northern province of Nampula, Lucia Afate.
IMF Approves U.S. $176 Million Loan
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)on Wednesday approved a loan of 176 million US dollars for Mozambique over the next year to counter the effects of the world economic crisis.
Census Definitive Results - Tete
The population of the western Mozambican province of Tete grew by 56 per cent between the censuses of 1997 and 2007, or at an average annual rate of 5.6 per cent.
Exports Fall By Over a Third
Mozambique's exports fell in value by 36 per cent in the first quarter of this year, compared with the same period in 2008, according to the latest statistics from the Bank of Mozambique.
Arms Cache in Matola Destroyed
Almost 17 years after the end of the war of destabilisation, arms caches are still being discovered in Mozambique.
Zambezi Bridge to Be Named After Guebuza
Mozambique's Minister of Public Works, Felicio Zacarias, has confirmed that the new bridge over the Zambezi river, linking the provinces of Sofala and Zambezia, will be named the "Armando Emilio Guebuza Bridge", in honour of the country's current President.
Renamo Loses Another Deputy
A sixth parliamentary deputy has publicly resigned from Mozambique's main opposition party, the former rebel movement Renamo.
Renamo Delivers Nomination Papers to CNE
Mozambique's main opposition party, the former rebel movement Renamo, on Wednesday delivered the nomination papers for its candidates in the October parliamentary and provincial elections to the National Elections Commission (CNE).
No Timetable for Ratification of ICC Statute
Mozambican Justice Minister Benvinda Levy on Tuesday declared that preparations are under way for the country to ratify the Rome Statute setting up the International Criminal Court (ICC) - but she gave no timetable for when a resolution to ratify the treaty might be brought before the Mozambican parliament, the Assembly of the Republic.
Electoral Officials 'Are Not Party Delegates'
The chairperson of Mozambique's National Elections Commission (CNE), Leopoldo da Costa, on Tuesday warned new members of the Sofala Provincial and Beira City Elections Commissions to refrain from political activities that have nothing to do with their tasks as electoral officials.
Conference Urges Government to Ratify Rome Statute
Participants at a two day conference on the International Criminal Court (ICC), held in Maputo, on Tuesday urged the Mozambican government to ratify the Rome Statute setting up the ICC, which is the UN-approved body set up to punish those guilty of genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity, and to end the culture of impunity.
Evidence of Embezzlement in Manica
The governor of the central Mozambican province of Manica, Mauricio Vieira, told a press conference on Tuesday there is strong evidence that money has been stolen from the state coffers at the Provincial Directorate of Planning and Finance, reports Wednesday's issue of the Maputo daily "Noticias".
Administrative Procedures for Building Simplified
The Mozambican government approved on Tuesday new regulations to govern the activities of construction companies, aimed at simplifying the licensing of building activities.
Frelimo Elects Its Parliamentary Candidates
Mozambique's ruling Frelimo Party will conclude the election of its candidates for the 28 October parliamentary elections by Sunday, according to the party's Secretary for Mobilisation and Propaganda, Edson Macuacua.
Worth Investing in Mozambique, Says German Businessman
The chairperson of the German company Graphit Kropfmeuhl, Martin Ebeling, declared in Munich on Tuesday that it is worthwhile investing in Mozambique, despite the obstacles the country poses.
Assembly Passes Bill Against Domestic Violence
The Mozambican parliament, the Assembly of the Republic, on Monday passed the first reading of a bill on domestic violence against women, severely increasing the penalties for such violence.
Africa's 'Reluctant' Rulers
Ethiopia's Prime Minister Meles Zenawi is a tough hammer-and-tongs kind of leader, so it must have come as a surprise to many when he hinted that he wanted to step down.
Positive Results Claimed for Delegated Water Management
The Mozambican Minister of Public Works, Felicio Zacarias, said on Monday that the reforms in water supply that began in 1995, and which have led to delegating the management of urban water supply in major cities to private consortia, have produced positive results.
Mozambicans Urged to Prepare for Polls
PEOPLE of Mozambican descent residing in Zimbabwe have been called up to have their documents in order so that they go and vote when Mozambique conducts presidential elections in October this year.
Emancipation Must Be More Than Mere Statistics
Mozambique believes that women's emancipation is of key importance, but it must be handled in such a way that it empowers women, rather than simply making the statistics look good, said the country's First Lady, Maria da Luz Guebuza, in Brussels on Saturday.
Statute On ICC Still Not Ratified
Nine years have passed since Mozambique signed the Rome Statute setting up the International Criminal Court, yet the country has still not ratified this treaty, the chairperson of the Mozambique Bar Association (OAM), Gilberto Correia, noted in Maputo on Monday.
Foreign Ministers Invites German Business to Invest
Mozambican Foreign Minister Oldemiro Baloi on Friday invited businessmen in the German city of Hamburg to invest in Mozambique.
Crans Montana Prize for Guebuza
The Swiss organization, the Crans Montana Forum, on Friday awarded its "Crans Montana Prize 2009" to Mozambican President Armando Guebuza and his wife, Maria da Luz Guebuza, for their contribution to the fight against poverty.
Three Die in Derailment
At least three people died and four others were seriously injured in a derailment on Tuesday night in the central Mozambican province of Sofala.
Country, Mozambique Urged to Bolster Economic Ties
Zimbabwe and Mozambique should strengthen economic partnerships if they are to realise their full potential and develop their people, Mozambican Ambassador to Zimbabwe Mr Vicente Veloso has said.
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