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Yes, Mozambique (Moçambique) IS a former Portuguese colony which become independent for the Portuguese main land with the Portuguese revolution (revolução do cravos - carnation revolution) . This was established with Lusaka treaty, signed in 7 de Setembro de 1974 between the Portuguese government and the liberation movement FRELIMO.
The present Mozambique territory was a established in 1885 in the Berlin conference, but the Portuguese stated occuping the region in the XVI century.
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In which four countries that were former colonies of Portugal is Portuguese the official language?
In Latin America, Brazil is a former colony of Portugal, and has Portuguese as its official language. In Africa, Cape Verde Islands and Guinea-Bissau likewise are former colonies, and keep Portuguese as their official languages. In Southeast Asia, East Timor is a former colony, and maintains the official status of Portuguese right alongside of the indigenous Tetum language. And in Asia, Macau is a former colony, and uses Portuguese and Chinese as official languages.
What colony did the Portuguese establish in the new world?
If by 'new world', you mean 'America', the the name of the colony is Brasil. Today it is a country in South America, which has natural beauty, size and poverty in equal quantities. I will take the liberty to say also that the word 'colony' comes from 'colonus', a latin expression meaning 'slave'.
What is a former Portuguese colony the newest nation in Southeast Asia?
East Timor.
A former Portuguese colony which is the newest nation in Southeast Asia is?
East Timor.
What countries did Portugal once rule?
Brazil is a former Portuguese colony. The country was claimed for Portugal by Pedro Álvares Cabral [ca. 1468 - ca. 1520] in April 1500. Colonial status essentially ended with Brazil's declaration of independence on September 7, 1822.
What country was a former portuguese colony in the West Indies?
None.
What country was once a Portuguese colony?
Former Portuguese colonies are found among the countries of Africa, America, and Asia. In Africa, the former Portuguese colonies include Angola, Cape Verde Islands, Guinea-Bissau, Mozambique, and Sao Tome and Principe. In the Americas, the South American country of Brazil is a former Portuguese colony. And in Asia, the Portuguese colonized parts of China, India, and Indonesia. For Daman, Diu, and Goa were organized as Portuguese India. And the Portuguese settled on the part of the Indonesian island that now is called East Timor, and in Macau on the Chinese mainland.
What country was a Portuguese colony?
Former Portuguese colonies are found among the countries of Africa, America, and Asia. In Africa, the former Portuguese colonies include Angola, Cape Verde Islands, Guinea-Bissau, Mozambique, and Sao Tome and Principe. In the Americas, the South American country of Brazil is a former Portuguese colony. And in Asia, the Portuguese colonized parts of China, India, and Indonesia. For Daman, Diu, and Goa were organized as Portuguese India. And the Portuguese settled on the part of the Indonesian island that now is called East Timor, and in Macau on the Chinese mainland.
What country in Africa was a former slave colony for the US?
nigeria
In which four countries that were former colonies of Portugal is Portuguese the official language?
In Latin America, Brazil is a former colony of Portugal, and has Portuguese as its official language. In Africa, Cape Verde Islands and Guinea-Bissau likewise are former colonies, and keep Portuguese as their official languages. In Southeast Asia, East Timor is a former colony, and maintains the official status of Portuguese right alongside of the indigenous Tetum language. And in Asia, Macau is a former colony, and uses Portuguese and Chinese as official languages.
Is the Republic of Guinea a French or Portuguese colony?
The Republic of Guinea is not a colony; it is an independent country. It is is FORMER French colony, but it has been independent since 1958.
Former Spanish colony in Africa?
Equatorial Guinea is a former Spanish colony in Africa. It gained independence from Spain in 1968. The official language is Spanish, and the country is located on the west coast of central Africa.
Where is Portuguese the official language?
Answer #1 Portugal. This is the most south-western country in Europe. Answer #2 Portuguese is the official language of Portugal, and of former Portuguese colonies in Africa, Asia, and South America. In Africa, Portuguese is the official language of the former Portuguese colonies, and now independent nations of Angola, Cape Verde Islands, Guinea-Bissau, Mozambique, and Sao Tome and Principe. Additionally, it shares official language status with Spanish and French in Equatorial Guinea. In Asia, Portuguese is the official language in the former colony of Macau, where it shares that status with Chinese; and in the former colony of East Timor, where it shares that status with Tetum. And in South America, Portuguese is the official language of Brazil, which is the continent's largest country.
Did Mozambique used to be a British colony?
No. Mozambique was a former Portuguese colony.
What colony did the Portuguese establish in the new world?
If by 'new world', you mean 'America', the the name of the colony is Brasil. Today it is a country in South America, which has natural beauty, size and poverty in equal quantities. I will take the liberty to say also that the word 'colony' comes from 'colonus', a latin expression meaning 'slave'.
Of which former Portuguese colony is Dili the capital?
East Timor
What South American country today has Portuguese as its national language reflecting its colonial history?
Brazil is the South American country that has Portuguese as its national language, reflecting its colonial history as a former colony of Portugal.
