an essay on 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 copperbelt where four large
copper mines and several smaller mines are located 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
baliefs still have a strong hold onthe 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 nshima, a thick porridge made from corn. Facts about
the country PeoplePopulation : 8.745,284 m density: 12 persons per sq
km. Distribution: 43% urban , 57% rural.Official language: EnglishMajor
religions: traditional, roman, Catholicism, and
protestian.EducationLiteracy: 81% of adult population.Universities: 1Life
expectancy: women-59 men-55.Government Type:republic.Government
leader: Fredrick Chiluba.Legislature: National Assembly.Political
subdivisions: nine provinces.CommunicationsRailroads: 2164 kms
totalRoads: 37359 kms totalMajor airports: 1