Mozambique, a Country on a development mode.

Mozambique, a Country on a development mode.

When India proclaimed a state of National Emergency on 25/6/1975, Mozambique, a country in African Continent became independent after more than 400 years rule of Portugal. But it had to passed through the Civil War for 16 years, settled only in 1992. It is a democratic country. It has directly elected President with the PM and Council of the Ministers from the majority elected party. Never been a part of British Empire, it has joined Commonwealth of Nations in 1995.

Mozambique (801,590 km²), is surrounded by South Africa, Zimbabwe, Swaziland, Malawi, Zambia, Tanzania, It has a long coast line of 2000 kms. The country has major three regions: South, Central and North dominated by Shangaan, Sena and Macua respectively.

It has two seasons: dry (April to September) and wet (October to March). With 25 million population, it's per capita income is $ 1170 (ppp). Fish, rice, potato is their staple food. The literacy rate is 56 % (71 male, 43 female). Bantu is the major tribe. 56% people are Christians, 18 % Muslims, 18% no religion, some Hindus and rest are mixed communities. Hindus are mainly the groceries traders, selling chilly, spices and other items. Portuguese is their official language. But people speak many local languages.

The country is dependent mainly on agriculture. Maize, cotton, tobacco, etc, are their major crops.

It has come in lime light due to high growth rate and recent discoveries of natural gas and minerals. Coal and Gas are the major mineral remained intact in want of machinery and infrastructure.

Though started late in 1992, its progress in enhancing literacy, reducing poverty, providing health care and maintenance of law & order is really noteworthy.

At present, South Africa is the main investor in the country. Indian companies have also started investments. The country is in search of infrastructure investments. They are in need of technical manpower and machinery support to build infrastructure of the country and to explore their resources, for promotion of exports, trades and Industries to maintain the pace of high economic growth rate. Their agriculture is in traditional (use animals) format awaiting large scale farm mechanisation.

They are searching investors and managers. If you wish to explore the resources of an untapped country, you may try luck in Mozambique. There are chances to become a millionaire as it has potential to offer a high rate of return.

India has established its diplomatic relations with Mozambique for last 40 years but much before that it is connected with India permanently. Do you know why? Because it is bordered by Indian Ocean. Water of Indian Ocean connects the hearts of the people of Mozambique and India.

Mozambique, the nation known for its resistance, now in a development mode and one of the fastest growing economies of African Continent.

It's President with a delegation is on a visit to India for strengthening bilateral relations.

We welcome them.

Punamchand
7 August 2015