Mozambique

Republic of Mozambique : República de Moçambique
←    1990 – Present
AK-47 big gun, Mozambique loves big gun
General Information
Aliases:	AK-47
Time of Exist:	30 November 1990 - Present
Government:	Unitary Dominant-Party Semi-Presidential Republic under an Authoritarian Government
Languages:	Official: Portuguese Recognized Regional: Makhuwa Chibarwe Tsonga Lomwe
Affiliation:	CPLP The Commonwealth OIC Interpol United Nations UNESCO World Health Organization
Religions:	Christianity (55.8%) Traditional Faiths (26.1%) Islam (17.5%) Atheism (0.5%)
Capital City:	Maputo City
Relations and Opinions
Friends:	Zambia Angola Portugal Russia Zimbabwe
Enemies:	Somalia ISIS
Likes:	AK-47, weapons, white farmers
Dislikes:	cyclones, poverty, low HDI, illiteracy
Historical Information
Preceded By:	People's Republic of 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

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

Friends

• 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

• Islamic State - Stupid terrorist, get out of Cabo Delgado! EU WILL DECLARE WAR ON YOU IF WAS RICH ENOUGH!!

Flag Colour Symbolism

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

Flag of Mozambique

Fun fact: the Mozambican flag is the only current country that has a gun on its flag.

1. Draw a ball.
2. Divide it into three horizontal stripes in the colours of teal green, black and yellow.
3. Draw a white stripe in between the green-black border and another white stripe in between the black-yellow border.
4. Draw a red triangle with a point facing right on the left side of the ball.
5. Draw a yellow star on the triangle.
6. Draw an open book in the star.
7. Draw a hoe crossed with a gun on the book.
8. Draww the eyes and yuo is of definitely done!

Color Name		HEX
	Pine Green	#007168
	Black	#000000
	Pantone Yellow	#FCE100
	Crimson	#D21034
	White	#FFFFFF