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Mozambique is located in the SE part of Africa. It is |
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bounded on the E by the Indian Ocean, on the S by South |
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The coast is mostly sandy, with several lagoons and inlets. |
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The broad coastal plain rises to central plateaus and mountains |
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stand along the W border. The country is crossed by a number |
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of important rivers. |
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The climate varies from tropical to subtropical in all areas |
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except the high plateaus and mountains. Warmer temperatures |
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prevail during the rainy season (October to May). The rainfall |
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is irregular, and some areas, particularly in the S, are subject to |
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Buoyage System
The IALA Buoyage System (Region A) is in effect. See Chart No. 1 for further IALA Buoyage System information.
Cautions
Sandwaves.— Sandwaves are similar to sand dunes on land; the action of the water movement forms the sand or gravel seabed into a series of ridges. Fields of sandwaves may be several miles in extent, varying in size from mere ripples to waves of up to 20m in amplitude. The waves forming the primary pattern may be several miles long. They usually lie nearly at right angles to the main direction of water movement, but small waves are sometimes found lying parallel to it. Secondary patterns are usually superimposed on the primary pattern, often at an angle; it is where the crests of the patterns coincide that the shallowest depths can be expected.
At the entrance to Sofala Bay, Mozambique, sand waves up to 26m high have been reported to exist.
Currency
The official unit of currency is the metical, consisting of 100 centavos.
Government
Holidays
The following holidays are observed:
January 1 |
New Year’s Day |
February 3 |
Heroes’ Day |
April 7 |
Day of the Mozambique Woman |
May 1 |
Labor Day |
June 25 |
Independence Day |
September 7 |
Victory Day |
September 25 |
Revolution Day |
November 10 |
Maputo City Day (Maputo only) |
December 25 |
Christmas Day/Family Day |
Industries
Although the country is mostly rural, there is some substantial industry in and around Maputo and Beira, mainly in steel, engineering, textiles, food processing, docks, and railways. The chief exports are cashews, cotton, sugar, mineral products, timber products, tea, copra, and coal.
Languages
Portuguese is the official language. English is also widely spoken. There are many tribal languages.
Flag of Mozambique
Mozambique is a republic. The country is divided into ten provinces and one city.
Mozambique is governed by a directly-elected President serving a 5-year term. The Prime Minister is appointed by the President. The unicameral National Assembly consists of 250 directly-elected members serving 5-year terms.
The legal system is based on Portuguese civil law and customary law.
The capital is Maputo (formerly Lourenco Marques).
Navigational Information
The maritime territorial claims of Mozambique are, as follows:
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Search and Rescue
The Maritime Administration and Safety Authority (SAFMAR) coordinates all maritime search and rescue operations within the Maritime Search and Rescue Region of Mozambique and can be reached by e-mail, as follows:
safmar@zebra.uem.mz
A Maritime Rescue Coordination Center (MRCC) is located at Maputo.
Mozambique Storm Signals
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Two yellow lights, vertically disposed |
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Square flag |
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Signals
Storm signals used in Mozambique are given in the accompanying table.
Time Zone
The Time Zone description is BRAVO (-2). Daylight Savings Time is not observed.
U.S. Embassy
The U.S. Embassy is situated at Avenida Kenneth Kuanda 193, Maputo.
The mailing address is P.O. Box 783, Maputo.
U. S. Embassy Mozambique Home Page
http://www.usembassy-maputo.gov.mz
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