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Mozambique The country I have picked for my project is Mozambique in south Africa, and is located near Zimbabwe, Namibia, Its climate in January consists of a rainy season. The rains last for about 190 days in the north but only 120 days in the south. In the cool season may to august temperatures range from 16 deg c to 27 deg c (that is 60 dea to 80 dea F). In the hot season august to November temperatures range 28 deg c to 32 deg c (85 deg f to 90 deg f). The country has a wealth of mineral resources, especially copper, lead, zinc, and coal. Copper accounts for more than 80% of this countries export earnings. The copper belt where four large copper mines and several smaller mines a relocated is where most mining takes place it lies north of lusaka along the Zairian border. The many rivers near the mines have valuable potential for hydroelectric power. Its population is mostly black Africans who speak BANTU. The national language is english. Most people are Christians, traditional local beliefs still have a strong hold on the village people.
Also witchcraft and old customs such as marrying several wives and paying the parents for a bride are slowly dying out in the towns. most children attend elementary school. but only a fifth of them go to high school. It only has one university which was founded in 1965. Corn is the main food. Also a favorite dish is n shima, a thick porridge made from corn.
Facts about the countryPeoplePopulation: 8.745,284 m density: 12 persons per sq km. Distribution: 43% urban, 57% rural. Official language: English Major religions: traditional, roman, Catholicism, and protest ian. Education Literacy: 81% of adult population.
Universities: 1 Life expectancy: women-59 men-55. Government Type: republic. Government leader: Fredrick Chi luba. Legislature: National Assembly. Political subdivisions: nine provinces.
Communications Railroads: 2164 km's total Roads: 37359 km's total Major airports: 1.
