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  Flag of Mozambique - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The flag of Mozambique was adopted on May 1, 1983.
Mozambique's parliamentary opposition would specifically like to see removed from the flag the image of the Kalashnikov assault rifle, which is to symbolize the nation's struggle for independence, according to press reports.
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en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Flag_of_Mozambique   (307 words)

  
 Mozambique - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography
In Mozambique, the military decision to withdraw occurred within the context of a decade of armed anti-colonial struggle, initially led by American-educated Eduardo Mondlane, who was assassinated in 1969.
Mozambique's decision to enforce UN sanctions against Rhodesia and deny that country access to the sea led Ian Smith's regime to undertake overt and covert actions to destabilize the country.
Mozambique's most highly developed art forms have been wood sculpture, for which the Makonde in northern Mozambique are particularly renowned, and dance.
www.arikah.net /encyclopedia/Mozambique   (3209 words)

  
 Mozambique Flag - World Flags 101 - Mozambiquen Flags
The flag of Mozambique consists of three equal width horizontal stripes - the top stripe is green; the middle one fl; and the bottom stripe is yellow.
The current Mozambique flag is based on the flag of Frelimo (the Mozambique Liberation Front), the organization which led the campaign for independence.
The flag of Mozambique is the only one in the world to feature a rifle, as it has an AK47 on it.
www.worldflags101.com /m/mozambique-flag.aspx   (351 words)

  
 Mozambique - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Mozambique, officially the Republic of Mozambique (Portuguese: Moçambique or República de Moçambique, pron.
After World War II, while many European nations were granting independence to their colonies, Portugal maintained that Mozambique and other Portuguese possessions were overseas provinces of the mother country, and emigration to the colonies soared.
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en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Mozambique   (3675 words)

  
 NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Mozambique   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Flag ratio: 2:3 The flag of Mozambique was adopted on May 1, 1983.
When Vasco da Gama, exploring for Portugal, reached the coast of Mozambique in 1498, Arab trading settlements had existed along the coast and outlying islands for several centuries, and political control of the coast was in the hands of a string of local sultans.
Mozambique held elections in 1994, which were accepted by most parties as free and fair while still contested by many nationals and observers alike.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Mozambique   (1368 words)

  
 Mozambique Alive - A Look into the History, Culture and Beauty of Mozambique | global nomads group
Mozambique is located on the south-eastern coast of Africa, just to the west of the large island of Madagascar.
Separating Madagascar and Mozambique is a section of the Indian Ocean called the Mozambique Channel.
This flag flew over Mozambique from its independence in 1975 until the new one was installed in 1983.
www.gng.org /mozambique/about_mozambique/index.html   (198 words)

  
 Mozambique   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Mozambique gained independance on 5 September 1974 when the flag of FRELIMO (Front for Liberation of Mozambique) that led the struggle for independence from Portugal, was adopted as the temporary flag.
In April 1983 the flag of Frelimo was reintroduced,this time with a yellow star and the symbol over it.
The Presidential flag of Mozambique is a red field (2:3 proportion)with the coat of arms centered and fimbriated in white.
www.netlinkit.dk /fotw/flags/mz.html   (453 words)

  
 Proposals for a new flag for Mozambique
The current national flag has four colours: red for the long-lasting resistance to colonialism; green for the riches of the soil; fl for the African Continent; golden yellow for the underground riches; and white for the righteous struggle of the Mozambican people and for peace.
Ratification of the new flag is part of a package which includes a new national emblem, a new national anthem, and a series of constitutional amendments.
Mozambique's current flag features an AK47 assault rifle crossed with a hoe on a field of horizontal red, green, fl, gold and white stripes.
www.crwflags.com /fotw/flags/mz-new.html   (2463 words)

  
 Mozambique Flag
This Mozambique flag is authentically reproduced with special attention to detail and durability.
Each flag is available for outdoor use, made with a heavy polyester heading and two brass grommets, or for indoor use with lined pole hem, velcro tabs and fringe.
Flag Description: Three equal horizontal bands of green (top), fl, and yellow with a red isosceles triangle based on the hoist side; the fl band is edged in white; centered in the triangle is a yellow five-pointed star bearing a crossed rifle and hoe in fl superimposed on an open white book
www.njflags.com /mozambiqueflag.html   (201 words)

  
 Mozambique says farewell to Kalashnikov gun - Pravda.Ru   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
The parliament of Mozambique is violently debating about changing the national symbol, and this seems to be quite a problem for the African country today.
When the flag was designed in 1983, the symbols (the book, the hoe and the gun) stood for education (while 65 percent of the adult population are illiterate), agriculture and fighting for independence symbolized by the Kalashnikov gun.
The new constitution of Mozambique adopted at the beginning of 2005 stipulates that national symbols of the country must be changed within the current year, however the parliament must obligatorily approve of changing them.
english.pravda.ru /world/20/91/367/16552_Mozambique.html   (867 words)

  
 UDENAMO (Mozambique)
Flag of Udenamo: in august 1961 Jaime R. Sigauke, director of International affairs of Udenamo was called upon to design a flag.
Flag is light green near the hoist and fl in the fly (divided diagonally).
In the national flag the circle is blue and the wreath is around the outside of the circle.
www.allstates-flag.com /fotw/flags/mz}udm.html   (585 words)

  
 mozambique flag and description
The Mozambique flag was officially adopted on May 1, 1983.
Green is symbolic of the fertile land, red the struggle for independence, yellow the country's mineral resources, white signifies peace and fl represents the African continent.
The official emblem of Mozambique is displayed on the red triangle.
www.worldatlas.com /webimage/flags/countrys/africa/mozambqe.htm   (190 words)

  
 flag of Mozambique flags, Fahnen, Flaggen, FOTW bei Nationalflaggen.de
This flag, in 2:3 format, was adopted in 1983.05.01 and has a close resemblance to the former FRELIMO flag.
I guess that 5:8 might be a "relict" from previous flag, which is in [smi82] given as ratio 5:8~.
Following the construction details given in Album for the width of stripes, I have gained a flag image that has white fimbroations considerably thinner then I was expecting to.
www.nationalflaggen.de /flags-of-the-world/flags/mz.html   (224 words)

  
 Omnipelagos.com ~ article "Flag of Mozambique"
It includes the image of an AKM and is the only national flag in the world to feature such a modern rifle.
In 2005, a competition is being held to design a new flag for Mozambique.
Mozambique's parliamentary opposition would specifically like to see removed from the flag an image of a Kalashnikov rifle, which is to symbolize the nation's struggle for independence, according to press reports.
www.omnipelagos.com /entry?n=flag_of_%4Dozambique   (123 words)

  
 Mozambique   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
This flag, in 2:3 format, was adopted on 01 May 1983 and has a close resemblance to the former FRELIMO flag.
Following the construction details given in Album for the width of stripes, I have gained a flag image that has white fimbriations considerably thinner then I was expecting to.
Mozambique is holding a competition to redesign its flag and national emblem, which date from the civil-war days.
www.crwflags.com /fotw/flags/mz.html   (516 words)

  
 BBC NEWS | Africa | Mozambique shoots down new flag
The flag was Frelimo's party banner before being adopted as the national flag.
Mozambique's new constitution was adopted earlier this year.
It called for a change of flag within the year, but Frelimo is not happy with any of the 169 alternatives proposed so far.
news.bbc.co.uk /2/hi/africa/4543088.stm   (189 words)

  
 Flag of Mozambique   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
The flag is based on the flag of Frelimo (the Mozambique Liberation Front).
The Frelimo flag, used for a brief period after the country gained its independence from Portugal.
Mozambique's parliamentary opposition would specifically like to see removed from the flag the image of the Kalashnikov assault rifle, which is to symbolize the nation's struggle for independence, according to press reports.
www.wikipedia-mirror.co.za /f/l/a/Flag_of_Mozambique_cf92.html   (290 words)

  
 Civil and State Flag of Mozambique
This illustration of the Mozambique Flag is available for immediate download as a single flag or as part of a complete set of international flags.
Single Flag Download (Windows Version) - Includes 4 versions of the Civil and State Flag of Mozambique: both EPS vector format and WMF vector format versions, in both official proportions and a standard sized 3:5 ratio version.
Two sizes for each country flag are available: one in the official proportions as specified by the particular country and one in a standardized 3:5 ratio.
www.flagart.com /flags/mozambique-cs.htm   (449 words)

  
 Mozambique, Africa - Travel Guide and Tourist Information
Mozambique is located on the southeastern coast of Africa and is bordered by Tanzania to the North, South Africa and Swaziland to the South, Zimbabwe to the West and Zambia and Malawi to the northwest.
In the river valleys and deltas, the soil is rich and fertile, but southern and central Mozambique have poor and sandy soil, and parts of the interior are dry.
This travel map of Mozambique is part of a series of enlarged, fold-out maps which allow the traveller to locate cities, towns, major roads and scenic routes, airports, holiday resorts, parks and nature reserves, places of interest and other features.
www.africaguide.com /country/mozamb   (236 words)

  
 Mozambique Travel Guide @ TravelNotes.org
Countries neighbouring Mozambique are: South Africa, Swaziland, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi and Tanzania.
The Tete corridor, connecting Malawi with Zimbabwe through north-western Mozambique, was kept open during the civil conflict.
This concentration on maritime trade by the Portuguese, and their lack of thought for the outlying land area is the root of Mozambique's infrastructure problems today -- civil war didn't help either.
www.travelnotes.org /Africa/mozambique.htm   (447 words)

  
 Flags of the World
Where noted the "civil" flag is also available.
It is identical to the "government" flag except the seal is omitted.
Flags for Outdoor use are made of 100% heavyweight nylon and finished with strong canvas headings and brass grommets.
www.eagleflag.com /International/Mozambique.htm   (56 words)

  
 flagsonline.net Flag of Mozambique
Situated on the south-east coast of Africa, Mozambique, officially known as the People’s Republic of Mozambique, was a Portuguese colony for four centuries before independence was finally achieved in 1975.
The current national flag is based on the flag of Frelimo (the Mozambique Liberation Front), the nationalist organisation that led the campaign for Mozambique’s independence against Portuguese colonial rule.
The Frelimo flag, the same as the current national flag without the emblem at the hoist, was briefly used as the transitional national flag when the leader of Frelimo became the first president of an independent Mozambique in 1975.
www.flagsonline.net /mozam.htm   (205 words)

  
 Mozambique - Flag - Introduction - Background
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.
www.exxun.com /Mozambique/a_fg.html   (428 words)

  
 Top 20 Encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Mozambique is divided into 11 provinces: Cabo Delgado, Gaza, Inhambane, Manica, Maputo (city), Maputo, Nampula, Niassa, Sofala, Tete, and Zambezia.
The estimated 4 million Makua are the dominant group in the northern part of the country--the Sena and Ndau are prominent in the Zambezi valley, and the Shangaan (Tsonga) dominate in southern Mozambique.
Among the main Protestant churches are Igreja Uniao Baptista de Moçambique, the Assembleias de Deus, the Seventh-Day Adventists, the Anglican Church of Mozambique, the Igreja do Evangelho Completo de Deus, the Igreja Metodista Unida, the Igreja Presbiteriana de Moçambique, the Igrejas de Cristo and the Assembleias Evangelicas de Deus Pentecostales.
encyc.connectonline.com /index.php/Mozambique   (3328 words)

  
 Mozambique Travel Information | Lonely Planet Destination Guide
Tiny, crescent-shaped Mozambique Island has played a larger-than-life role in East African coastal life over the centuries.
Mozambicans are putting their shattering past behind them and rebuilding their country at a remarkable pace.
Mozambique still has some unexploded mines, so don't wander off the beaten track.
www.lonelyplanet.com /worldguide/destinations/africa/mozambique   (162 words)

  
 Mozambique World Flags - Mozambique Flag
At independence in 1975, Mozambique was one of the world's poorest countries.
In spite of these gains, Mozambique remains dependent upon foreign assistance for much of its annual budget, and the majority of the population remains below the poverty line.
Mozambique's once substantial foreign debt has been reduced through forgiveness and rescheduling under the IMF's Heavily Indebted Poor Countries (HIPC) and Enhanced HIPC initiatives, and is now at a manageable level.
www.flagsofworld.com /worldflags/mozambique.shtml   (462 words)

  
 Mozambican Flag - Flag Of Mozambique   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
If you would like to use this flag of Mozambique or any other on your website you are welcome to do so, all we ask is that you include a link back to our site on the same page.
If you would like to use this map of Mozambique or any other on your website you are welcome to do so, all we ask is that you include a link back to our site on the same page.
If you would like to use this information for Mozambique or any other on your website you are welcome to do so, all we ask is that you include a link back to our site on the same page.
www.appliedlanguage.com /flags_of_the_world/flag_of_mozambique.shtml   (279 words)

  
 Miniature Mozambique Flag - (4" x 6")
Mozambique Flag - Nylon (2' x 3')
Mozambique Flag - Nylon (3' x 5')
Mozambique Flag - Nylon (4' x 6')
www.njflags.com /mimofl4x64.html   (107 words)

  
 African Studies Center | Mozambique Page
Many documents on agriculture and food security in Mozambique in both English and Portuguese that are downloadable.
The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) supports the Government of Mozambique through strengthening Mozambique's commitment and capacities to promote, protect and fulfil children's and women's rights, meet their basic needs, and expand opportunities for children to reach their fullest potential.
Resources on Mozambique that cover: USAID-related materials, other donor information, techncical analysis of environmental issues, maps, general country infomration, news, and relevant links.
www.africa.upenn.edu /Country_Specific/Mozambique.html   (409 words)

  
 Mozambique Photos, Flag, Map and Travel Information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
If you are from Mozambique, select your country on your account settings page.
Mozambique: Land & the Indian Ocean by Chilala Moco
Flags, maps, and country data taken from the CIA World Factbook.
www.pbase.com /world/mozambique   (55 words)

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