Mozambique is located in southern Africa. The country borders with Tanzania in the north, Zambia in the northwest, Zimbabwe in the west, and South Africa and Swaziland in the southwest. The country has access to the Indian Ocean in the east. For European travelers, the period from July to September is the most comfortable time to visit Mozambique. The weather is not humid, too dry, or too hot during these months. Many surprises wait for tourists in Mozambique – the poverty of local people, talented works of wood carvings, and interesting places. The country has such famous attractions as the Island of Mozambique and the Palace of San Paulo.
We should start with a brief history of the country. Mozambique was a Portuguese colony in the mid-20th century. Local streets were named after famous Portuguese people, and there were monuments dedicated to them. Mozambicans started fighting for independence in the 60s of the previous century. They were demolishing statues of colonizers and changing the names of their streets and towns. The country finally became independent in 1975 and changed its name to the People’s Republic of Mozambique. All colonists were expelled from the country, and people who had no experience became the new leaders. A civil war started in 1976, and it ended only in 1992. This is when the young country finally started developing. There are some positive shifts, but the country still lacks order and economic growth.
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