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The Commonwealth is a voluntary association of 56 nations established in 1931 to foster cooperation and shared values. Spanning six continents, it promotes democracy, development, and cultural exchange. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
The Community of Democracies (CD), established in 2000, promotes and upholds democratic principles through cooperation among its member states. It focuses on free elections, the rule of law, and civil society empowerment. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
The EITI, launched in 2002, drives transparency in extractive industries across 50+ nations, uniting stakeholders to ensure resources benefit all. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
The Front Line States, 7 nations across 7.8M sq km, united in the 1970s to end South Africa’s apartheid by 1994. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
The Great Rift Valley, stretching from Syria to Mozambique, is a vast tectonic trough shaped by plate separation, famed for its stunning landscapes and rich human history. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
The Group of 77 (G-77), formed in 1964, unites developing countries to promote economic cooperation, equitable trade, and collective negotiation in global forums. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
(LDCs) The world’s poorer countries.
Location: Southern Africa Official name: Republic of Mozambique Formation (date of independence / date current borders were established): 1975 / 1975 Capital city: Maputo Population: 23.4 million / 77 people per sq mile (30 people per sq km) Total land area: 309,494 square miles (801,590 square km) Language(s) spoken: Makua, Xitsonga, Sena, Lomwe, Portuguese (official …
Population estimates from the US Bureau of the Census are based on statistics from population censuses, vital statistics registration systems, or sample surveys about the recent past and assumptions about future trends.
A long, thin valley created by the moving apart of the continental plates, present in east Africa, stretching over 4,000 miles (6,437 km) from Jordan in southwest Asia to Mozambique in southern Africa.