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Click on the pictures to see a larger version. Click on the title to see more pictures from Mozambique
Mozambique is a large African nation located in the eastern part of Southern Africa. Its borders touch many countries including Tanzania to the north, South Africa and Swaziland to the south, and Zimbabwe, Zambia and Malawi to the west. Along the eastern side of Mozambique is the Mozambique Channel, the body of water between the continent of Africa and the island of Madagascar. The capital city, Maputo, is the largest city in the country and is located in the southern part of the country.
Even though Mozambique is a large country, it doesn't have a large population, only 59 people per square mile. Most of these people live in the coastal areas, along the Zambezi River and in the Angonia Highlands.
Portugal was the country who, for centuries, ruled Mozambique. Even today you
will find that many people in Mozambique speak Portuguese as well as their
tribal language. The Portuguese were harsh toward the people, and
few Portuguese nationals wanted to come to help develop the country. A
revolt against Portuguese rule began in 1964. The war for independence
ended when Mozambique gained their independence on June 25, 1975.
A civil war is also in Mozambique's history. By 1990 an estimated 900,000 people had been killed and another 1.3 million were refugees in neighboring countries. Toward the end of 1992 a peace treaty was signed signaling the end to the civil war.
Mozambique is a very poor country, one of the poorest in the Southern Africa
region. Agriculture is the mainstay of the country's economy. The
civil war and severe drought has slowed the growth of Mozambique's
economy. 
Cashew nuts, cotton, sugar cane, copra, and tea are grown in Mozambique, as well as cassava, corn, wheat, peanuts, potatoes, and beans. Shrimp and lobster are caught and exported providing for one half of the country's export income.
Mozambique is blessed with some mineral deposits such as coal, and salt; they also have some diamond and bauxite mining.
Christianity
is present in Mozambique and many people are coming to know Christ especially
among the Chuabo along the eastern coast around the Quelimane area. The
gospel is spreading throughout the country due to the efforts of national
believers and missionaries. Click here to see the
profile of the Shangaan people.
One of the biggest needs in Mozambique is discipleship. To help people be so deeply rooted in the Word of God that when trouble and hardship come their way, they are totally dependent upon God and do not revert back to their old beliefs and ancestor worship.