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Mozambique is a country in Southern Africa, bordering South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia 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.
History
Main article: History of Mozambique
Geography
Main article: Geography of Mozambique
The country is located on Eastern Africa, on the continent's largest coastal plain (half the territory is below 230 m above sea level). The mountain range known as Inyanga is located to the west, where its peak reaches 2500 m. The major elevations are near the borders with Zimbabwe, Zambia and Malawi. The coasts are very irregular, and covered by vast swamps.
The country is divided by the Zambeze River.
Politics
By the end of the 19th century, the portuguese found rebellion in many villages against slavery and explotation. The most important of these risings was led by Gugunhama, fought by Portuguese Mouzhino de Albuquerque. He suppressed the revolution and arrest its leader by 1895. Mozambique gained independence in 1975, when Samora Michel procalimed the birth of the Popular Republic of Mozambique.
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
External links
This article incorporates information from The World Factbook, which is in the public domain.
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