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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

Inspection Centre Claims Capacity of 300 Vehicles a Day
The vehicle inspection centre in the southern Mozambican city of Matola has claimed that it can inspect 300 vehicles a day, reports Monday's issue of the Maputo daily "Noticias".
Prime Minister Warns Mozambicans Not to Rely on Striking Oil
Mozambican Prime Minister Aires Ali has warned that Mozambicans should not bank on the possibility of oil discoveries solving the country's problems.
Appreciation of Rand Drives Prices Up
The Mozambican currency, the metical, has not undergone any significant devaluation in recent months, according to the governor of the Bank of Mozambique, Ernesto Gove.
Tourism for Economic Development
Most of the world's least developed countries (LDCs) are avoided or overlooked by tourists. However, tourism can make valuable contributions to the economic growth of a country, and many LDCs have amazing things to offer their visitors. For those who wish to help make a difference in the world, there are great options for adventure and relaxation all while helping a developing country's economy grow in a sustainable and eco friendly fashion.
Internet TV Channel Announced
The Mozambican government's "Made in Mozambique" campaign took an ambitious step forward on Friday with the announcement that "Made in Mozambique" will soon launch an Internet television channel.
Former Minister Faces Six Charges
Contrary to initial reports, Mozambique's Supreme Court has not endorsed the Maputo City Court's decision to throw out 48 of the 49 corruption charges against former Interior Minister Almerino Manhenje.
Governor Warns against Fictitious Visits
The governor of the western Mozambican province of Tete, Alberto Vaquina, on Thursday warned workers of the Provincial Secretariat that fictitious visits to the districts, for the sole purpose of illicitly pocketing travel allowances, are theft from the state and must be denounced and severely punished.
Renamo Crisis Deepens
The 16 Renamo parliamentary deputies who took their seats at the first session of the new Mozambican parliament, the Assembly of the Republic, on 12 January, in defiance of orders from Renamo leader Afonso Dhlakama, on Thursday defended their actions and denied that they had "betrayed" their party.
Moza Fruit Imports Suspended
Government has with immediate effect suspended the importation of fruits from Mozambique following detection of fruit flies in that country.
Mozambican Airline in SA Airlink Deal
REGIONAL airline SA Airlink and Mozambique's privately owned TTA airline have teamed up to form a new airline, TTA Airlink, to serve the Mozambican domestic and regional market.
Maize Seed for Farmers Who Have Lost Crops
The Mozambican Ministry of Agriculture has announced that it has 500 tonnes of maize seed available to support peasant farmers who have lost their crops, in whole or in part, because of poor rainfall in the south and centre of the country.
Parts of Southern Region Without Electricity
The failure on Wednesday of an electricity sub-station at Salamanga, in Matutuine district, has deprived parts of southern Mozambique of electricity.
Money Available for Nampula-Cuamba Road
Money is now available to start rebuilding the road between the northern Mozambican cities of Nampula and Cuamba, giving it a tarred surface, according to the Mozambican Ambassador to Japan, Belmiro Malate, cited in Thursday's issue of the Maputo daily "Noticias".
Civil Servants Arrested for Theft in Chokwe
The Mozambican police have arrested three civil servants in the southern district of Chokwe on charges of stealing money from the Local Initiative Investment Budget (OIIL), by resorting to false identities, according to a report in Thursday's issue of the independent daily "O Pais".
Supreme Court Orders Former Minister's Release
Mozambique's Supreme Court has ordered the release on bail of the former Minister of the Interior, Almerino Manhenje, who has been under detention in a Maputo prison on corruption charges since 22 September 2008.
Nacala Airport Construction to Start in April
The construction of an international airport at Nacala, in the northern Mozambican province of Nampula is due to start in April, according to the spokesperson for the Mozambican government, Deputy Justice Minister Alberto Nkutumula.
National Unity Key to Today's Battles - Guebuza
Mozambican President Armando Guebuza on Wednesday declared that national unity remains a key requirement in the battle the country continues to wage to improve the living conditions of its citizens.
Private Suppliers Threaten to Turn Off the Taps
Private water suppliers in Maputo and the adjacent city of Matola are threatening to end supplies of water as from 19 February, and for an indefinite period, if the government's Water Supply Assets and Investment Fund (FIPAG) does not provide them with licences valid for five years.
Prime Minister Appoints Senior Officials
Mozambican Prime Minister Aires Ali on Monday swore into office Lourenco Pelembe as director of the Prime Minister's Office, and Jose Rudolfo as General Inspector of Economic Activities.
Money Available to Electrify 22 Districts
The Mozambican government has 300 million US dollars available to supply electricity to 22 more districts across the country during the next five years.
All-Africa Government a Gradual Process, Says Guebuza
Mozambican President Armando Guebuza has warned that establishing a "United States of Africa", and hence an all-Africa government, should be a gradual process, and that the member countries of the African Union (AU) should not rush into such a project.
Vehicle Inspections Begin
The Mozambican government's National Traffic Institute (INAV) on Monday began compulsory inspection of vehicles, to increase road safety.
Manica Governor Promises Fight against Corruption
The new governor of the central Mozambican province of Manica, Ana Comoana, has promised to end corruption in the distribution of the local initiative development fund, reports the latest edition of the independent weekly "Savana".
Trains Reappear in Moatize
The first train for more than two decades reached the railway station at Moatize, in the western Mozambican province of Tete, on Saturday, as the reconstruction of the Sena line, linking the port of Beira to the Moatize coal basin, nears completion.
Cashew Harvest of 95,000 Tonnes Expected
Mozambique's National Cashew Institute (INAJU) is optimistic that the 2009-2010 cashew harvest will reach 95,000 tonnes, reports Monday's issue if the Maputo daily "Noticias".
Conversion of Vehicles to Run on Natural Gas
The project to convert Mozambican vehicles to running on natural gas is continuing, despite the failure of the government to convert its own vehicles, according to a report in Monday's issue of the independent newsheet "Mediafax".
Guebuza Speaks on Information Technologies
Mozambican President Armando Guebuza said on Sunday that the country possesses all the conditions to make progress in information and communication technologies (ICTs), which he regarded as a key instrument for development.
Science and Technology Park On Schedule
Work on building Mozambique's first Science and Technology Park, planned for the district of Manhica, about 80 kilometres north of Maputo, will begin in March, according to the Minister of Science and Technology, Venancio Massingue.
50 More Buses for Maputo
A further 50 buses are being imported as from February to strengthen the fleet of the publicly owned Maputo Bus company (TPM), reports Saturday's issue of the Maputo daily paper "Noticias",
Prime Minister Visits People Displaced By Rains
Mozambican Prime Minister Aires Aly on Friday visited some of the Maputo neighbourhoods worst affected by the torrential rains that hit the capital on Wednesday.
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