Mozambique
Mozambique, officially the Republic of Mozambique, is a country located in Africa. He is the only country with an AK-47 on his flag, and like all African nations, he is in the 
African Union. And like almost every country, he can also into 
United Nations.
The country is bordered by the 
Indian Ocean to the east, 
Tanzania to the north, 
Malawi and 
Zambia to the northwest, 
Zimbabwe to the west, and 
Eswatini and 
South Africa to the southwest. The capital city is 
Maputo City, which is also the largest city.
The country boasts diverse landscapes, including beautiful beaches, lush national parks, and the impressive 
Zambezi River. Mozambique's economy is primarily based on agriculture, but he also has significant natural resources such as coal, natural gas, and aluminum.
History[edit | edit source]
In 1990, Mozambique adopted a new 
constitution that marked the end of his 
Marxist-Leninist one-party state and laid the groundwork for a multi-party political system and 
democratic governance. Great job Mozambique! This shift was crucial in the peace negotiations that culminated in the signing of the 
Rome General Peace Accords in 1992, effectively ending the 16-year civil war between the ruling 
FRELIMO party and the 
RENAMO rebels. The first multiparty elections were held in 1994, while RENAMO ran as official opposition, FRELIMO's 
Joaquim Chissano was elected as president. This is the marking of the beginning of a new democratic era and the transition away from 
communism.
The post-war period saw Mozambique focusing on reconstruction and economic reform. The country implemented structural adjustments and liberalized its economy, moving away from the centrally planned economic model associated with his former Marxist-Leninist ideology. These reforms led to significant growth rates in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
In 1995, Mozambique joined 
Commonwealth of Nations, becoming, at the time, the only member that had never been part of 
British Empire.
By mid-1995, over 1.7 million refugees who had sought asylum in neighboring countries had returned to Mozambique, part of the largest repatriation witnessed in sub-Saharan Africa.
Despite having progress, Mozambique continued to face challenges such as poverty, corruption, and periodic natural disasters, including devastating floods in 2000 and 2019. In 2004, 
Armando Guebuza succeeded Chissano as president, continuing FRELIMO’s dominance in national politics. However, tensions with RENAMO persisted, occasionally erupting into violence.
In recent years, Mozambique's discovery of substantial offshore natural gas reserves has positioned him as a potential key player in the global energy market. These reserves have attracted significant foreign investment, promising economic transformation. However, the nation has also faced severe challenges, including a resurgence of conflict between FRELIMO and RENAMO and the rise of violent extremism in the northern province of 
Cabo Delgado, where an 
Islamist insurgency has caused significant instability and humanitarian crises.
Relations[edit | edit source]
Friends[edit | edit source]
Portugal - Adoptive parent. We don't talk much anymore though. It finds meu accent weird when eu speak 
português.
Russia - Supports meu in my conflict. Also introduced to meu my love, the AK-47!
Angola - Brother on the other side of the continent. We both can into weapons and HUE.
Zimbabwe - Although you are a near flag stealer, you helped me in the civil war and we were histórico trade partners, so you're ok for a neighbor.
Enemies[edit | edit source]
Islamic State - Stupid terrorist, get out of 
Cabo Delgado! EU WILL DECLARE WAR ON YOU IF WAS RICH ENOUGH!!
Flag Colour Symbolism[edit | edit source]
Teal green stands for the riches of the land, the white fimbriations signify peace, black represents the African continent, yellow symbolizes the country's minerals, and red represents the struggle for independence.
How to draw[edit | edit source]
Fun fact: the Mozambican flag is the only current country that has a gun on its flag.
- Draw a ball.
- Divide it into three horizontal stripes in the colours of teal green, black and yellow.
- Draw a white stripe in between the green-black border and another white stripe in between the black-yellow border.
- Draw a red triangle with a point facing right on the left side of the ball.
- Draw a yellow star on the triangle.
- Draw an open book in the star.
- Draw a hoe crossed with a gun on the book.
- Draww the eyes and yuo is of definitely done!
| Color Name | HEX | |
|---|---|---|
| Pine Green | #007168 | |
| Black | #000000 | |
| Pantone Yellow | #FCE100 | |
| Crimson | #D21034 | |
| White | #FFFFFF | |
