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Chifunde District
Chifunde District is a district of Tete Province in western Mozambique. The principal town is Chifunde. The district is located in the north of the province, and borders with Zambia in the north, Malawi in the northeast, Macanga District in the east, Chiuta District in the south, and with Marávia District in the west. The area of the district is . It has a population of 101,811 as of 2007. Geography The Kapoche River makes the eastern border of the district, and the Luangua River makes its western border. Both are major left tributaries of the Zambezi. The climate of the district is tropical wet and dry, with the average annual rainfall being between and . Demographics As of 2005, 49% of the population of the district was younger than 15 years. 7% of the population spoke Portuguese. The most common mothertongue among the population was Cinyungwe. 88% were analphabetic, mostly women. Administrative divisions The district is divided into three postos, Chifunde (three loca ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Districts Of Mozambique
The provinces of Mozambique are divided into 128 districts. The districts are listed below, by province: Cabo Delgado Province *Ancuabe District *Balama District *Chiúre District *Ibo, Mozambique, Ibo District *Macomia District *Mecúfi District *Meluco District *Mocímboa da Praia District *Montepuez District *Mueda District *Muidumbe District *Namuno District *Nangade District *Palma, Mozambique, Palma District *Pemba-Metuge District *Quissanga District Gaza Province *Bilene Macia District *Chibuto District *Chicualacuala District *Chigubo District *Chókwè District *Guijá District *Mabalane District *Manjacaze District *Massangena District *Massingir District *Xai-Xai District Inhambane Province *Funhalouro District *Govuro District *Homoine District *Inharrime District *Inhassoro District *Jangamo District *Mabote District *Massinga District *Morrumbene District *Panda District *Vilanculos District *Zavala District Manica Province *Báruè District *Gondola Distric ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cassava
''Manihot esculenta'', commonly called cassava (), manioc, or yuca (among numerous regional names), is a woody shrub of the spurge family, Euphorbiaceae, native to South America. Although a perennial plant, cassava is extensively cultivated as an annual crop in tropical and subtropical regions for its edible starchy tuberous root, a major source of carbohydrates. Though it is often called ''yuca'' in parts of Spanish America and in the United States, it is not related to yucca, a shrub in the family Asparagaceae. Cassava is predominantly consumed in boiled form, but substantial quantities are used to extract cassava starch, called tapioca, which is used for food, animal feed, and industrial purposes. The Brazilian farinha, and the related ''garri'' of West Africa, is an edible coarse flour obtained by grating cassava roots, pressing moisture off the obtained grated pulp, and finally drying it (and roasting both in the case of farinha and garri). Cassava is the third-largest so ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Postos Of Mozambique
The districts of Mozambique are divided into 405 ''postos''. ''Postos administrativos'' (administrative posts) are the main subdivisions of districts A district is a type of administrative division that, in some countries, is managed by the local government. Across the world, areas known as "districts" vary greatly in size, spanning regions or county, counties, several municipality, municipa .... This name, in use during colonial times, was abolished after independence, and was replaced by ''localidades'' (localities). However, it was re-established in 1986.Lei nº 4/86 de 25 de Julho. Administrative posts are headed by a ''Secretário'' (secretary), which before independence were called ''Chefes de Posto'' (post chief). Administrative posts can be further subdivided into localities, also headed by secretaries. Notes ''This article includes content from the Portuguese Wikipedia article Posto administrativo.'' See also * List of postos of Mozambique References Sub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nyungwe Language
Nyungwe (''Cinyungwe'' or Nhungue) is a Bantu language of Mozambique. It is used as a trade language throughout Tete Province. Geographic distribution Nyungwe is spoken by more than 439,000 people in Mozambique along the Zambezi River, principally in Tete Province Tete is a province of Mozambique. It has an area of 98,417 km² and a population of 2,648,941 (2017 census). Tete is the capital of the province. The Cahora Bassa Dam is situated in this province. Districts On March 21, 2013, Mozambi .... Official status While Portuguese is the only official language of Mozambique, Nyungwe is one of the recognized national languages. Phonology The phonological inventory is: Vowels Consonants History Many vocabulary words collected by David Livingstone in Tete in the 1850s, and Courtois in the 1890s are similar to the words in common use by Nyungwe-speaking people today. Examples References External links O Centro de Estudos de Línguas Moçambicanas (N ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zambezi
The Zambezi River (also spelled Zambeze and Zambesi) is the fourth-longest river in Africa, the longest east-flowing river in Africa and the largest flowing into the Indian Ocean from Africa. Its drainage basin covers , slightly less than half of the Nile's. The river rises in Zambia and flows through eastern Angola, along the north-eastern border of Namibia and the northern border of Botswana, then along the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe to Mozambique, where it crosses the country to empty into the Indian Ocean. The Zambezi's most noted feature is Victoria Falls. Its other falls include the Chavuma Falls at the border between Zambia and Angola, and Ngonye Falls near Sioma in western Zambia. The two main sources of hydroelectric power on the river are the Kariba Dam, which provides power to Zambia and Zimbabwe, and the Cahora Bassa Dam in Mozambique, which provides power to Mozambique and South Africa. Additionally, two smaller power stations are along the Zambezi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marávia District
Marávia District is a district of Tete Province in western Mozambique. Its administrative center is the town of Fingoé. The district is located in the northwest of the province, and borders with Zambia in the north, Chifunde District in the east, Chiuta District in the southeast, Cahora-Bassa District in the south, Magoé District in the southwest, and with Zumbo District in the west. The area of the district is . It has a population of 82,789 as of 2007. Geography The Zambezi makes the border of the district with Magoé and Cahora-Bassa Districts. All major rivers in the district belong to the drainage basin of the Zambezi. They include the Capoche River, the Unkanha River, the Luatize River, the Duanga River, and the Mucumbudzi River. According to the Köppen climate classification, the climate of the district is tropical wet and dry (Cw), with the average annual rainfall of . Demographics As of 2005, 50% of the population of the district was younger than 15 years. 9% o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Sovereign States
The following is a list providing an overview of sovereign states around the world with information on their status and recognition of their sovereignty. The 206 listed states can be divided into three categories based on membership within the United Nations System: 193 member states of the United Nations, UN member states, 2 United Nations General Assembly observers#Present non-member observers, UN General Assembly non-member observer states, and 11 other states. The ''sovereignty dispute'' column indicates states having undisputed sovereignty (188 states, of which there are 187 UN member states and 1 UN General Assembly non-member observer state), states having disputed sovereignty (16 states, of which there are 6 UN member states, 1 UN General Assembly non-member observer state, and 9 de facto states), and states having a political status of the Cook Islands and Niue, special political status (2 states, both in associated state, free association with New Zealand). Compi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chiuta District
Chiuta District is a district of Tete Province in western Mozambique. The principal town is Manje. The district is located in the center of the province, and borders with Chifunde District in the north, Macanga District in the northeast, Tsangano District in the east, Moatize District in the southeast, Changara District in the south, Cahora-Bassa District in the southwest, and with Marávia District in the west. The area of the district is . It has a population of 74,534 as of 2007. Geography The Zambezi makes the southwestern border of the district. Other major rivers in the district are the Revúboé River, the Chiritse River, the Luye River, the Phonfi River, and the Mavudzi River. The climate of the district is tropical humid, with the average annual rainfall being . Demographics As of 2005, 50% of the population of the district was younger than 15 years. 15% of the population spoke Portuguese. The most common mothertongue among the population was Cinyungwe. 84% were ana ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
