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LANGUAGE AND CULTURE:
| LANGUAGE: |
| Portuguese is the official language and English is only spoken in the southern tourist regions. The major ethnic groups each have their own languages: Makhuwa, Tsonga, Lomwe, Sena, and numerous others. |
| Useful Portuguese phrases: |
Good morning
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Bom dia |
Good afternoon
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Boa tarde |
Good evening
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Boa noite |
Hello
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Hola |
Goodbye
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Até logo |
How much
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Cuanto custa |
I am from
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Eu sou de ... |
| I do not speak Portuguese |
Não falo Português |
May I?
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dá licença? |
Thank-you
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obrigado |
I do not understand
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Não comprehendo |
Excuse me
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Faz favour |
Friend
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Amigo |
How are you?
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Como esta? |
I am fine
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Muito bem obrigado |
Toilets
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casa da banho |
We want to go to
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Queremos ir a ... |
When
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Quando |
Where
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Onde |
House
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casa |
Beer
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cerveja |
Mineral water
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agua mineral |
Bread
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pão |
Chicken
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frango |
Milk
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leite |
Steak roll
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prego |
Meat
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carne |
Hot chips
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batata frita |
Salad
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salada |
How much?
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Quanto custa? |
Too expensive
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Muito caro |
| I want to buy |
Quero comprar... |
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| CULTURE: |
The indigenous tribal groups of Mozambique make up about 99% of the population. There are 16 major ethnic groups, the largest of which is the Makua of the northern region. The Makonde, another northern group, are famous for their traditional and contemporary carved figures and also their lupembe (wind instruments). Other major groups include the Sena, found in the centre of Mozambique, and the Shangaan of the south. Europeans including native Portuguese, and Asian residents make up less than 1% of the population. The traditions, stories and arts of Mozambique's ethnic groups have survived colonial corruption and years of civil war. Since Mozambique gained independence, these are emerging and Mozambican sculptors, painters and writers are becoming known worldwide.
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MOZAMBIQUE HEALTH:
Requirements
it is imperative that you obtain malaria prophylactics before entering Mozambique. When purchasing these, please tell your doctor or pharmacist that you intend visiting Mozambique. Whatever prophylactics you use, remember to complete the course as directed after leaving the malaria area. If you suffer from side effects, try taking your malaria prophylactics at night after dinner. Resistance to prophylactics is widespread so the best way to avoid getting malaria is to avoid being bitten. Take precautionary measures to prevent contact with mosquitoes, like: sleeping under a bed net or in a room/tent with mosquito proofing (remember to keep the flaps zipped at all times); spraying your accommodation with insecticide; making use of a mosquito repelling lotion or stick; and wearing long sleeved clothing, trousers and socks when outside at night.
MEDICAL SERVICES:
No inoculations for smallpox, cholera or yellow fever are required unless you are coming from an infected area. This could change and you should check with the Mozambique Embassy when you obtain your visa. However, travel clinics generally recommend that visitors should take precautions against yellow fever, cholera, tetanus, diptheria, polio, typhoid, smallpox, malaria and hepatitis A, particularly if you will be in the country for more than three weeks. If you are staying in lodges which have a good supply of water you should not encounter these problems.
There are private clinics, hospitals and pharmacies in most large towns, but you may need the help of someone who speaks Portuguese to communicate your needs. It is recommended you carry a good supply of medicines you may need, as well as a first aid kit. Doctors expect cash payment, so ensure your medical insurance covers your trip to Mozambique.
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