The Republic of The Republic of MozambiqueMozambique

Alex MyersAlex Myers

March 2008March 2008

Flag of MozambiqueFlag of Mozambique

• Red - centuries of resistance, struggle and Red - centuries of resistance, struggle and defense of sovereigntydefense of sovereignty

• Green – the riches of the soilGreen – the riches of the soil• Black – AfricaBlack – Africa• Gold – the riches of the subsoilGold – the riches of the subsoil• White – Mozambican people and peaceWhite – Mozambican people and peace• Star – spirit of the Mozambican peopleStar – spirit of the Mozambican people• Book, hoe, and gun – study, production, and Book, hoe, and gun – study, production, and

defense defense

Geographical FeaturesGeographical Features

Major mountainsMajor mountains

RiversRivers

Climate Climate

Major Mountains and LandformsMajor Mountains and Landforms

• Most of Mozambique - low plateau Most of Mozambique - low plateau • 2/5 of Mozambique is costal lowlands2/5 of Mozambique is costal lowlands• The high points of Mozambique areThe high points of Mozambique are

• Mount Binga near the western borderMount Binga near the western border• Namuli Highlands in the northNamuli Highlands in the north• The Angonia Plateau in the westThe Angonia Plateau in the west

RiversRivers

• 25 rivers25 rivers• Most famous rivers are the Zambezi Most famous rivers are the Zambezi

and Limpopoand Limpopo• Lake Niassa flows into ZambeziLake Niassa flows into Zambezi• Part of Zambezi river surrounds Part of Zambezi river surrounds

MozambiqueMozambique

Surrounding CountriesSurrounding Countries

• Surrounding countriesSurrounding countries• Zimbabwe, Zambia, and Malawi - westZimbabwe, Zambia, and Malawi - west• Tanzania - northTanzania - north• South Africa and Swaziland - southSouth Africa and Swaziland - south• It protects the Republic of MozambiqueIt protects the Republic of Mozambique

Body of WaterBody of Water• Mozambique channelMozambique channel

ClimateClimate

• Tropical climateTropical climate• Hot and wet - March to OctoberHot and wet - March to October• Cool and dry - May to AugustCool and dry - May to August• Costal areas – much hotter than the Costal areas – much hotter than the

highlands highlands

Economic FeaturesEconomic Features

Capitol cityCapitol city

Agricultural productsAgricultural products

Industries Industries

Capital CityCapital City

• MaputoMaputo• To the southTo the south• 989,386989,386• Was once a beautiful cityWas once a beautiful city• 20 years of war – very run down20 years of war – very run down

Major citiesMajor cities

• BeiraBeira• 561,165 561,165

• NampulaNampula• 407,338407,338

• NacalaNacala• 241,265241,265

• QuelimaneQuelimane• 198,114 198,114

Major Agricultural ProductsMajor Agricultural Products

• CottonCotton• Cashew nutsCashew nuts• SugarcaneSugarcane• CassavaCassava• TeaTea• CornCorn• RiceRice• Tropical fruitsTropical fruits• BeefBeef• Poultry Poultry • In the highlands near the Malawi borderIn the highlands near the Malawi border• Millions of cows, goats, sheep, and pigsMillions of cows, goats, sheep, and pigs

Major IndustriesMajor Industries

• Minerals – Minerals – • Iron ore Iron ore • CopperCopper• DiamondsDiamonds• CoalCoal• BauxiteBauxite• GoldGold• TitaniumTitanium

• Makes up the earth of MozambiqueMakes up the earth of Mozambique• Glass and cement factoriesGlass and cement factories• Chemical workshopsChemical workshops

Mozambique’s Monetary UnitMozambique’s Monetary Unit

• MeticalMetical• 1 U.S. dollar–23,800.00 1 U.S. dollar–23,800.00

Mozambican meticalsMozambican meticals

SociologySociologyMajor religionsMajor religions

Special holidaysSpecial holidaysSpecial dishes and foodsSpecial dishes and foods

HousingHousing

Major ReligionsMajor Religions

• Islam-18%Islam-18%• Zionist Christian-18%Zionist Christian-18%• None-23%None-23%• MuslimMuslim

Special HolidaysSpecial Holidays

• Independence day – June 25Independence day – June 25thth • National holidayNational holiday

• ChristmasChristmas• EasterEaster

Special Dishes and FoodsSpecial Dishes and Foods

• Paozinho - Portugese rollsPaozinho - Portugese rolls• Sandes de Queijo – baked cheese sandwitchSandes de Queijo – baked cheese sandwitch• Matata – Seafood and peanut stewMatata – Seafood and peanut stew• Malasadas - doughnutMalasadas - doughnut• Filhos de Natal – Christmas fritterFilhos de Natal – Christmas fritter• Sopa de Feijao – String bean soupSopa de Feijao – String bean soup• Salada Pera de Abacate – tomato and avacado Salada Pera de Abacate – tomato and avacado

soupsoup

HousingHousing

Made out of:Made out of:• Woven strawWoven straw• CaneCane• Wood sticksWood sticks• Bricks Bricks • ConcreteConcrete• Our houses-made of wood, bricks, Our houses-made of wood, bricks,

shingles, paint, side panelingshingles, paint, side paneling

Housing Housing (continued)(continued)

• 65% of houses – will water65% of houses – will water• 20% of houses – spring and river water20% of houses – spring and river water• 10% of houses- piped outdoor water10% of houses- piped outdoor water• 5% of houses – piped indoor water5% of houses – piped indoor water• Most houses – don’t have electricityMost houses – don’t have electricity• Over ½ of the houses – have no Over ½ of the houses – have no

toilets/bathrooms toilets/bathrooms

GovernmentGovernment

Current LeadersCurrent Leaders

• Prime minister – Lusia Diogo Prime minister – Lusia Diogo • President – Armondo President – Armondo

GuebuzaGuebuza

Type of GovernmentType of Government

• RepublicRepublic• A president elected by a popular vote for A president elected by a popular vote for

over a five-year termover a five-year term

Miscellaneous Miscellaneous InformationInformation

Famous PersonFamous Person

• Marco Geraldo NamashulaMarco Geraldo Namashula• Ambassador to U.S.Ambassador to U.S.

Tourist AttractionTourist Attraction

• Gorongosa National parkGorongosa National park• Elephants thereElephants there

• Ponta do OuroPonta do Ouro• MaluganeMalugane

• In the southIn the south• Inhaca IslandInhaca Island

• Near MaputoNear Maputo• Gallery in Ministry of Labor building Gallery in Ministry of Labor building • The MarketThe Market

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