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Mozambique in a Nutshell © A. Thompson
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05 Nov 2011
In 1468 on Mozambique Island a small Portuguese settlement laid the foundation for Portuguese East Africa. In the 17th century, Arab traders spread Islam into this coastal country’s hinterland. It was not until 1975 that Mozambique gained independence from Portugal. Mozambique lies in southern Africa between South Africa and Tanzania along the Mozambican channel. The terrain varies from lowlands to high plateau. Mozambique is a land of rivers. The largest river is the Zambezi. British colonial explorer Dr. Livingstone’s last expedition followed the Zambezi. The Rovuma River is the de-facto border to Tanzania in the North.Lake Malawi is the border to Malawi. Northern Mozambique is largely rural and far less developed than the southern region. Mozambique is assessed as rich in natural resources. In Oct 2011, U.S. explorer Anadarko Petroleum Corp estimated large off-shore deposits of natural gas in the vicinity of Pemba. Pemba lies along the Mozambican channel within the reach of Somali pirates who despite International efforts continue to operate in its waters.
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In 1468 on Mozambique Island a small Portuguese settlement laid the foundation for Portuguese East Africa. In the 17th century, Arab traders spread Islam into this coastal country’s hinterland. It was not until 1975 that Mozambique gained independence from Portugal. Mozambique lies in southern Africa between South Africa and Tanzania along the Mozambican channel. The terrain varies from lowlands to high plateau. Mozambique is a land of rivers. The largest river is the Zambezi. British colonial explorer Dr. Livingstone’s last expedition followed the Zambezi. The Rovuma River is the de-facto border to Tanzania in the North.Lake Malawi is the border to Malawi. Northern Mozambique is largely rural and far less developed than the southern region. Mozambique is assessed as rich in natural resources. In Oct 2011, U.S. explorer Anadarko Petroleum Corp estimated large off-shore deposits of natural gas in the vicinity of Pemba. Pemba lies along the Mozambican channel within the reach of Somali pirates who despite International efforts continue to operate in its waters.
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| Mozambique Country Study.pdf |
Malawi in a Nutshell © A. Thompson
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06 Nov 2011 _ UPDATE 16 April 2012
Modern Malawi has its roots in the tribal Maravi empire (1418.)[i] Subsequently the region became part of the British Central African Protectorate (Northern Rhodesia today Zambia, and Nyasaland today Malawi), and the semi-independent Central African Federation (CAF). In 1964 the former British colony gained independence. Soon after independence the first President Dr. Hastings Kamuzu Banda from the Chewa tribe, with the help of his associate John Tembo, ruled the country as autocrat. In 1977, the self-declared life president died. In 1999 Dr. Baliki Muluzi a member of the southern Muslim Yao tribe was elected President in a government system officially described as multiparty democracy. From 2004 - 2012 Bingu wa Mutharika served as President. On 06 April 2012 he died. After a week of political wrangling the Vice President Joyce Banda was confirmed President. She inherits a host of challenges.
Modern Malawi has its roots in the tribal Maravi empire (1418.)[i] Subsequently the region became part of the British Central African Protectorate (Northern Rhodesia today Zambia, and Nyasaland today Malawi), and the semi-independent Central African Federation (CAF). In 1964 the former British colony gained independence. Soon after independence the first President Dr. Hastings Kamuzu Banda from the Chewa tribe, with the help of his associate John Tembo, ruled the country as autocrat. In 1977, the self-declared life president died. In 1999 Dr. Baliki Muluzi a member of the southern Muslim Yao tribe was elected President in a government system officially described as multiparty democracy. From 2004 - 2012 Bingu wa Mutharika served as President. On 06 April 2012 he died. After a week of political wrangling the Vice President Joyce Banda was confirmed President. She inherits a host of challenges.
| Malawi_Country_Study.pdf |
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