Almost five centuries as a Portuguese colony came to a close with independence in 1975. Large-scale emigration by whites, economic dependence on South Africa, a severe drought, and a prolonged civil war hindered the country's development. The ruling Front for the Liberation of Mozambique (FRELIMO) party formally abandoned Marxism in 1989, and a new constitution the following year provided for multiparty elections and a free market economy. A UN-negotiated peace agreement between FRELIMO and rebel Mozambique National Resistance (RENAMO) forces ended the fighting in 1992. In December 2004, Mozambique underwent a delicate transition as Joaquim CHISSANO stepped down after 18 years in office. His newly elected successor, Armando Emilio GUEBUZA, has promised to continue the sound economic policies that have encouraged foreign investment.
Almost five centuries of Portuguese colonization came to a close for Mozambique with independence in 1975. Large-scale emigration by European inhabitants, economic dependence on South Africa, a severe drought and a prolonged civil war hindered the country's development. The ruling party formally abandoned Marxism in 1989, and a new constitution the following year provided for multi-party elections and a free market economy. A UN-negotiated peace agreement with rebel forces ended the fighting in 1992. Heavy flooding in both 1999 and 2000 severely hurt the economy. It's now slowly working towards building stability and an economy, and is slowly positioning itself as a major tourist destination. With all it has to offer the future looks bright.
I'm going to be in Mozambique, based in/around Maputo,
and I'd like to to some diving in that time. I probably
won't have a car. Does anyone know if there are dive bases
nearby, ideally some who could...
I'm going to be in Mozambique, based in/around Maputo,
and I'd like to to some diving in that time. I probably
won't have a car. Does anyone know if there are dive bases
nearby, ideally some who could...
I'm going to be in Mozambique, based in/around Maputo,
and I'd like to to some diving in that time. I probably
won't have a car. Does anyone know if there are dive bases
nearby, ideally some who could...
Has anyone here ever been diving at the Bazaruto Archipelago in Mozambique?
Can you share some thoughts? Are there any dive guides available?
We're considering a trip to South Africa that combines a ...