People's Republic of Mozambique (1975–1990)

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People's Republic of Mozambique
República Popular de Moçambique
Flag of People's Republic of Mozambique
Flag (1975–1983)
Coat of arms of People's Republic of Mozambique
Coat of arms
Location of People's Republic of Mozambique
Capital
and largest city
Maputo
Dominant mode of productionSocialism
GovernmentMarxist-Leninist state
• 1975–1986
Samora Machel
• 1986–1990
Joaquim Chissano
Area
• Total
801,590 km²
Succeeded by
Republic of Mozambique


The People's Republic of Mozambique was a socialist state ruled by a Marxist-Leninist government from 1975 to 1990.

History

Revolution

In 1962 the Front for the Liberation of Mozambique (FRELIMO) was founded in Dar es Salaam, and in 1964 it launched an armed struggled to liberate Mozambique from Portuguese colonial rule. This struggle saw great success, and was a contributing factor, along with the simultaneous liberation struggles in Portugal's other colonies of Angola, and Guinea-Bissau, to the April 1974 Carnation Revolution in Portugal. After some more fighting, and a 10 month transitional government, Mozambique became independent on June 25 1975 under FRELIMO leadership.[1]

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