50 years ago today, on June 25, 1975 (May 16, 1975 lunar calendar), our country established diplomatic relations with Mozambique. Maputo, the capital of Mozambique, is the full name of the Republic of Mozambique. Meaning "the arrival of light". Located in southeastern Africa, it covers an area of 799,380 square kilometers. Population 18 million (1996). There are more than 60 tribes, the vast majority of which belong to the Bantu language family, mainly Makua-Lomé, Shauna-Karanga, etc. The official language is Portuguese. Most people believe in primitive religions. Capital Maputo. The main mineral deposits are coal, iron, copper, gold, tantalum, titanium, bismuth, aluminum, asbestos, graphite, etc. Among them, the reserves of tantalum ore are the largest in the world. The forest area is 4.60 million hectares. Water and fishery resources are abundant, and shrimp and shellfish aquatic products are abundant. Agriculture is the foundation of Mozambique's national economy. 85% of the country's population is agricultural. The main crops are rice, corn, cashew nuts, cotton, sisal, sugar cane, etc. The industry is mainly processing industry, including sugar, tea, grain and cashew nut processing, cigarettes, oil extraction, textiles, wood, etc. Mozambique is one of the least developed countries announced by the United Nations. In 1996, the per capita GDP was 90 US dollars. It mainly exports shrimp, cashew nuts, raw cotton, sugar and coal, and imports food, fuel, raw materials, equipment and spare parts. In the 13th century, the Monomotapa Kingdom was established in some areas of Mozambique. In 1505, the Portuguese invaded. In 1700, it became a protectorate of Portugal and was once called Portuguese East Africa. In 1951, it was changed to Portugal's overseas provinces. On June 25, 1975, it declared independence (Independence Day is National Day) and established the People's Republic of Mozambique. On November 30, 1990, it was renamed the Republic of Mozambique. After independence, the National Resistance Movement has been fighting against the government. In 1991, a multi-party system was implemented, seeking to solve the civil war through political means. In October 1992, a peace agreement was signed, which ended the 16-year civil war. On June 25, 1975, diplomatic relations were established with China. Mozambican President Armando Guebuza Maputo International Airport Mozambican Cashew Nut. Mozambique is the unique "Cashew Nut Hometown" in the world. Mozambique Fisheries Mozambique is a paradise for eating tuna and seafood. Mozambican local vendors Mozambican schools Mozambican women Mozambican people Mosque in the center of the capital of Mozambique Traditional fishing capital Maputo Panorama, Maputo is the capital and largest city of Mozambique. Gurue Tea Garden Lake Malawi is the border lake between Mozambique and Malawi.