The area was explored by Vasco da Gama in 1498 and colonised by Portugal in 1505. After a long resistance movement, Mozambique gained independence from Portugal on 25 June 1975. It is a member of the Community of Portuguese Language Countries and the Commonwealth of Nations. The influence of its colonisers can be found in the language and cuisine of the people.
Mozambique’s culture is a unique bled of Portuguese and eastern influences. Artwork produced in Mozambique is celebrated as some of the finest on the continent. The Makonde people in the north are known for their ebony sculptures and masks and the Chopi of the south-central coast are renowned for their musical arrangements and dance.
Mozambique is located in south-eastern Africa. The Zambezi River flows into the Indian Ocean in the east. The country is bordered by Tanzania to the north, Malawi and Zambia to the northwest, Zimbabwe to the west and Swaziland and South Africa to the southwest. The coast is made up of sandy beaches, coral reefs and some islands. The savannah plateau region rises towards the mountains in the north and west. The western and northern highlands are carpeted with forests.
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