Mozambique
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Mozambique is a country in Southern Africa, bordering South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Malawi and Zimbabwe. It is a member of the Community of Portuguese Language Countries and the Commonwealth of Nations. Its capital and largest city is Maputo, located in the southern edge of the country.
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| Official language | Portuguese (official), others spoken | ||||
| Capital | Maputo | ||||
| President | Joaquim Chissano | ||||
| Prime Minister | Luisa Diogo | ||||
| Area - Total - % water | Ranked 35th 801,590 km² 2.2% | ||||
| Population - Total - Density | Ranked 55th 19,104,696 (July 2000 est.) 23.8/km² | ||||
| Independence - Date | From Portugal June 25, 1975 | ||||
| Currency | Metical (Mt) | ||||
| Time zone | UTC +2 | ||||
| National anthem | Patria Amada, formerly Viva, Viva a FRELIMO | ||||
| Internet TLD | .mz | ||||
| Calling Code | 258 | ||||
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History
Main article: History of Mozambique
Geography
Main article: Geography of Mozambique
Politics
Main article: Politics of Mozambique
See also: Foreign relations of Mozambique
Provinces
Main article: Provinces of Mozambique
Mozambique is divided into 11 provinces: Cabo Delgado, Gaza, Inhambane, Manica, Maputo (city), Maputo, Nampula, Niassa, Sofala, Tete, and Zambezia.
Economy
Main article: Economy of Mozambique
Demographics
Main article: Demographics of Mozambique
Culture
Main article: Culture of Mozambique
Miscellaneous
- Communications in Mozambique
- Transportation in Mozambique
- Military of Mozambique
- List of conservation areas of Mozambique
- Reporters without borders Worldwide Press Freedom Index 2002: Rank 70 out of 139 countries
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The Mozambique Drill
The Mozambique Drill (2 in the body, 1 in the head) was added to the Modern Technique of gunfighting by Jeff Cooper based on the experience of one of his students, Mike Rouseau, while on duty in Mozambique. Rouseau was later killed in action in the Rhodesian War.
