Mozambique
Mozambique is a beautiful, complex and engaging country.
An ethnically and linguistically diverse nation bisected by the powerful Zambezi River, Mozambique was colonized by Portugal during the 16th and 17th centuries. As a Portuguese colony, Mozambique was a major source of slaves for European colonies in the Americas. After achieving independence in 1975, Mozambique suffered a devastating civil war between the socialist government and an anticommunist rebel movement. By the end of the war in 1992, more than one million people had died, and the country’s economy was ruined.
Despite the challenges of its history, the country has made solid incremental developmental gains over the last two decades.
An ethnically and linguistically diverse nation bisected by the powerful Zambezi River, Mozambique was colonized by Portugal during the 16th and 17th centuries. As a Portuguese colony, Mozambique was a major source of slaves for European colonies in the Americas. After achieving independence in 1975, Mozambique suffered a devastating civil war between the socialist government and an anticommunist rebel movement. By the end of the war in 1992, more than one million people had died, and the country’s economy was ruined.Despite the challenges of its history, the country has made solid incremental developmental gains over the last two decades.Facts
| Population: | 23 million |
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| Land Area: | 786,380 square kilometres (approx. twice the size of California) |
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| Climate: | Tropical & Subtropical |
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| Urbanization: | 38% of population, growing rapidly |
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| Life expectancy: | 49 years |
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| GDP per capita: | USD 1,000 |
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| Poverty: | Widespread, more than 50% of population live on less than $1 per day |
