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Mozambique

The Republic of Mozambique is a southeastern African country whose capital is Maputo. It has an area of 309,496 sq mi and an estimated population of 22.89 million as of 2009.

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Who colonized Mozambique?

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The European people who colonized Tanzania were the Germans in the 1600s and the British in 1890 took it over as a protectorate. Before the Europeans the Arabs in the eighth century came to this part of East Africa.

When did Mozambique become popular?

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Mozambique was a very popular coastal holiday destination for residents of the neighbouring countries (most of which are landlocked) while under Portuguese rule until the early 1970's.

It then suffered from 20 years of fighting - first for independence from Portugal and then a Civil war (basically fuelled by the Soviet/US cold war) which kept people away.

Since 1995 when the fighting stopped is has been slowly building back up a tourist base but at present is mainly for backpackers and 4x4 traveller as there is still a lack on infrastructure - the exception being some very expensive resorts around Vilanculos.

What are the short term effects of floods in Mozambique?

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people drowning, a shortage of food and water, water contamination, huge rise in waer bourne diseases and transport and communtiation links being lost

What are two landmarks in Mozambique?

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I do not know thhe answer

Can an Indian get visa on arrival in Mozambique?

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Indians can obtain a Mozambique Visa on Arrival for a maximum stay of 30 days by paying US$ 66. Visitors are required to show evidence of sufficient funds to cover their stay in Mozambique and hold travel documents, including visas and confirmed flight tickets, required for their return or next destination.

What is surrounded by South Africa and Mozambique?

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The small country of Swaziland and the Gonarezhou National / Transfrontier Park and the Kruger National/ Limpopo Park

What are the major occupations of Mozambique?

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Farmers and Fishermen

What is the population of homeless people in Mozambique?

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Mozambique is one of the powerest country. During the Civilian War, many children become orphan. Othe lost a party of the goods like Cow, Farms and other lind of sustentability.

When they went to City, they had to face new life. many of them become homeless.

Othe reason of Homeless People in Mozambique is Gornement corruption. The found to help homeless people and HIV positive, is not used for what it is for.

What are the former names of Mozambique?

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As far as I can find out, it was known as Sofa, until the Portuguese arrived in 1498. When it was ruled by an Arab Sheik named Musa bin Ba'ik. It is thought that this name was anglicized into Mozambique.

This body of water is east of Mozambique and west of Madagascar?

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The country of Mozambique is located on the east coast of Africa by the Mozambique channel. The channel is named for the country.

Mozambique gained independence?

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25th June 1975

What are facts about the Mozambique channel?

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it is one of the Largest channels in the world

What is the best time of year to visit Mozambique?

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Winter and Spring (July to September) is cold, very windy and wet. This means that it is a good time to visit the city if you are feeling particularly anti-social and do not want to see people on the beaches or on the mountain.

However, as a tourist, the best times are from October to May. Cape Town has a mild climate with a relatively dry summer and long beautiful summer days. The weather during the Cape summer is wonderful.

Note that tourist numbers peak in December and January, causing congestion and higher prices, so if possible avoid that time period.

What are Mozambique houses like?

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It depends on the region.

In any region, in the big centres, the most common are builings, in which people live in apartments.

But in smaller cities, besides apartments, most people lives in houses.

In North-East, houses are very colourful, and most of the times, not very big. They're close one to the other, side by side, and the different colours gives the street a great vivacity.

In the Southern rigion, houses are very similar to European houses, specially Germans house style, because this region was colognized by European people, bringing to there their culture and build style.

In south-East, the richest and most developed region, houses are like the houses in the United States coast, not different from what most people know as a house.

In Centre-West region, where the capitol (Brasilia) is located, houses are like those from South-East. It's also a rich region specially for being the centre of the politic government.

Northern region, where the Amazon is located, is not very occupied, but there are big cities in there like Manaus, where most people live in apartment, or regular houses.

Going more to the countryside, in the rural area, houses are more like farm houses.

In the Northen region are there few people living in small houses build margin the rivers, with their structures on the rivers, they're most poor people.

In the other regions, the place where poor houses were buit and where poor people lives are known as Slumbs

Why did Portugal colonize Mozambique?

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Other European powers had African colonies and puppet states, and I would guess that Portugal was trying not to be a slouch in this regard. In the late 1800's through the mid 1900's, the continent of Africa was almost completely divided by Europe.

What caused the Mozambique floods in 2000?

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the reason why Mozambique gets floods is cause of their heavy rain falls and for 1 of them floods is cause the other country opened the dam gates when the river was already full

What five countries border the Indian Ocean and Mozambique Channel?

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Sri Lanka and India, African Countries include South Africa, Mozambique, Tanzania, Kenya, Somalia and Madagascar. Indonesia, and Australia also touch the Indian Ocean, and it could be argued that in the middle east regions Yemen, Oman, Iran and Pakistan touch the Indian Ocean however they first go through the Arabian Sea, others because they are indirectly touched with the Indian Ocean like Bangladesh is first touched with bay of Bengal then to the Indian Ocean

Where is Mozambique?

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Mozambique, officially Republic of Mozambique, country located southeastern coast of Africa. What is good about it is that they have a lot of wonderful rivers and lakes. It is also where you can find beautiful forest and grassland. Mozambique supported a large and varied animal population such as elephants, water buffalos, hippopotamuses, crocodiles, girrafes and lot more to mention. Also the very good Bob Dylan song by the same name.

What is the money of Mozambique called?

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Their currency is called the Mozambican metical

What coast of Africa is Mozambique on?

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In the continent of Africa, to the south-east, over South-Africa and below Zimbabwe, bathed by the Indian Ocean and the Mozambique Channel over which is located the Island of Madagascar.

What is Mozambique's staple food?

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Rice, a topping of beans & fish. In the morning for breakfast, they have a bread-roll. They have rice for lunch & supper. No rice candy for desert like in the Philippines, just rice for lunch and supper with beans & fish sometimes for topping on the rice.

What is the national anthem of Mozambique?

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The national anthem of Mozambique, as of 2002, is called 'Lovely Fatherland' in English. In Portuguese it's called 'Patria Amada.'