Mozambique History
The age to understand and progress has dawn upon us...The origin of the name "Mozambique" is not certain, but it is believed to have come from the name of a Muslim leader called "Musa al Bique" that lived in the Island of Mozambique, where Vasco da Gama in 1498 ancored his ship.
Soon the area became a trading and resting post, bringing great benefits and riches to the Portuguese through the trade of gold, ivory and slaves. The Portuguese came to colonize this land in 1505.
Mozambique became the "People's Republic of Mozambique" with its late independence, on the 25 June 1975, which brought an end to almost five centuries of colonization. And on 3 February 1976, the capital "Lourenço Marques" (name given my the Portuguese) was renamed "Maputo" a dedication to those that fought for independence. But this land’s hardship continued through the great damage it suffered during its civil war, lasting until the end of 1992.
This prevailing land and its people continuously stand up and stand firm to all that it has to offer. Not only for its stunning beaches, excellent diving, magical islands and wild safaris into its National Parks, but also for its hosting population, which Vasco da Gama back in the 1498 recognized by calling it: Terra de Boa Gente (The Land of the Friendly People).