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Mozambique - A new democracy in Africa

Independence

Did you know that the middle of the decade 1970 as the Seychelles (Africa), Suriname (South America), Guinea-Bissau (Africa) and Papua New Guinea (Oceania), Mozambique has become a Planet.Following independent nation in more than three centuries under Portuguese rule, Mozambique, a nation rich in resources, has obtained its independence June 25, 1975. In the months following, the modern nation of Mozambique, a former war-torn country (1977 -1992), he joined the United Nations.

World Famous Women

Did you "In the years 1990 and 2000 Olympic team was led by Maria de Lourdes Mutola, who won many medals and trophies, including a gold medal at Summer Olympics in Sydney XXVII, Australia. His studies in the United States, Mutola (800m and 1500m / track and field) is an idol for women in Africa and Mozambique since 1996, when he won a bronze medal in women's 800 meters at the Olympics in Atlanta, GA.

Modern History

Did you "After independence in 1975, this Portuguese-speaking nation, led by Samora Machel, became a Marxist state, with Russian support Chinese / up disintegration of the Soviet Union. It was certainly one of the last European colonies on the continent of Africa. Around this time, African countries of Mozambique, before one of the worst civil wars in the world between 1977 and 1992. Meanwhile, in this atmosphere was one of the ten poorest countries in the world, with other Marxist states such as Ethiopia, Cambodia and Angola. Meanwhile, the African country is become a Soviet satellite state in the Third World. However, Mozambique - as Guyana, Kenya, Mauritius and India - is an anti-apartheid leader of the planet.

During the Cold War, which was home to several activists of the struggle against apartheid and black South Africans. In the next decade, the ruler of the country, Joaquim Chissano became one of the architects of the 1990 Constitution. In subsequent years, the modern nation of Mozambique held its first elections the party, making it one of the first democracies in Africa in the 1990s, with the republics such as Cape Verde, Sao © Tomás and Príncipe Costa and D'Ivoire. In addition, at that time, the government and the rebel Mozambique National Resistance (MNR) have signed a peace agreement in Rome, ending years conflict. Then Emilio Armando Guebuza of Mozambique won the first free presidential election in the 21st century.

Geography

Did you know, "This first Marxist state located on the south coast of East Africa. The Portuguese-speaking countries, is surrounded by Tanzania (also former Socialist Republic), Malawi (anti former communist countries), Zambia (the former British colony), Zimbabwe (one of the dictatorships the most brutal in the world), Swaziland (absolute monarchy) and South Africa (a multi-party democracy). It is home to tropical forests, swamps, savannahs and many rivers.

Maputo

Did you know, is the capital of Maputo, which was created in 1544. It is located in the south. There are other cities such as Beira and Nampula.

National Heroes

Did you this Nation has a few idols of Samora Moises Machel, former president (Mozambique, 1975-1986), José Craveirinha (author) and Maria de Lourdes Mutola (2000 Olympic Champion, 800m) Luis Bernardo Honwana (novelist) and Luisa Dias Diogo (former Prime Minister) and Graça Machel (one of the largest sub-Saharan activist for democracy and women's rights).

Large international organizations

Did you "In addition to being an official member of the United Nations (UN), also a member of many international organizations: The Commonwealth (originally called the British Commonwealth of Nations), the Organization of African Unity (OAU) and the Movement of Non-Aligned Movement (NAM).

Multi-Sport Events

Did you strangely, Maputo, capital of Mozambique, has been chosen to host the African Games 2011.

Women and power

Did you Graça Machel, former first lady of Mozambique (1975 to 1986) and South Africa (1998-99) is an innovative campaign for the rights of African women. Thank you to her crusade for women's rights in Africa, Mozambique had one of the highest proportion women in its national congress in late 1990 and early 2000. Graca, married Nelson Mandela, born October 17, 1945 at Incadine, Gaza Province, Mozambique. Meanwhile, in the 21st century, Mozambique has become one of the first former Portuguese colonies in the world to elect a woman (Luisa Dias Diogo) as head of government.

Tourism

Did you, with its natural beauty, spectacular waterfalls and unique beaches beautiful tropical rivers, picturesque villages and historic monuments, and abundant wildlife, Mozambique is a new paradise on earth. But it More than that, of course. This land is home to the island of Mozambique, one of World Heritage sites of UNESCO.

Foreign Affairs

Did you know, the new democratic government has opened the country to the outside world, and in Mozambique today, maintains close relations with all nations of Africa, Portugal, France, Great Britain and the United States. Like most of Africa, this Portuguese-speaking countries, has close ties with the People's Republic of China.

Alejandro Guevara Onofre: Freelance writer. Alejandro is author of a host of articles/essays about over 220 countries and dependencies (and American States as well), from ecology, history, tourism and national heroes to Olympic sports, foreign relations, and wildlife. In addition, he has published some books on women's rights, among them "History of the Women in America" and "Famous Americans".

If places like South America, India and others. Olympic host?

If places like America South India and others. Host the Olympics? It never seems to have: http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=103763259662194171141.00000111b3ac71d88011c Can they do without the money of the United States?

you're right. India and South American countries have hosted the Olympic Games yet. but the future without U.S. help. In fact, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil is one of the favorites for the right to host the Olympics in 2016. New Delhi, however, welcomed the successful Asian Games in 2010 and will host the Commonwealth Games.

Rio de Janeiro wins race to host 2016 Olympics