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'''Niassa''' is a [[Provinces of Mozambique|province]] of [[Mozambique]]. It has an area of 129,056 km² and a population of 1.027.037 (2006).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ine.gov.mz/Ingles/o_pais/populacao_total_prov |title=Total Population By Provinces - 2006 |accessdate=2008-06-15 |work=[[Instituto Nacional de Estatística]] |date= }}</ref> It is the most sparsely populated province in the country. [[Lichinga]] is the capital of the province. There are a minimum estimated 450,000 [[Yao (ethnic group in Africa)|Yao people]] living in Mozambique. They largely occupy the eastern and northern part of the Niassa province and form about 40% of the population of Lichinga, the capital of this province. |
'''Niassa''' is a [[Provinces of Mozambique|province]] of [[Mozambique]]. It has an area of 129,056 km² and a population of 1.027.037 (2006).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ine.gov.mz/Ingles/o_pais/populacao_total_prov |title=Total Population By Provinces - 2006 |accessdate=2008-06-15 |work=[[Instituto Nacional de Estatística]] |date= }}</ref> It is the most sparsely populated province in the country.<ref name=a>{{cite web |url=http://www.niassatourism.com/ |title=Niassa |accessdate=2009-12-31 |work= |date= }}</ref> [[Lichinga]] is the capital of the province. There are a minimum estimated 450,000 [[Yao (ethnic group in Africa)|Yao people]] living in Mozambique. They largely occupy the eastern and northern part of the Niassa province and form about 40% of the population of Lichinga, the capital of this province. |
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The [[Ruvuma River]] forms much of the northern boundary of the province with [[Tanzania]] while [[Lake Niassa]] forms the western border of the province, separating it from [[Malawi]]. |
The [[Ruvuma River]] forms much of the northern boundary of the province with [[Tanzania]] while [[Lake Niassa]] forms the western border of the province, separating it from [[Malawi]]. 75% of the province remains untouched by development, and remains free of [[landmine]]s.<ref name=a/> The province shares the [[Niassa Reserve|Niassa National Reserve]] with neighboring [[Cabo Delgado Province]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.fauna-flora.org/lions.php |title=The Lions of Niassa |accessdate=2009-12-31 |work=[[Fauna and Flora International]] |date=2009 }}</ref> |
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In 1998, a provincial college was built in Lichinga to train teachers. Partially financed by the Irish Embassy in Maputo, it graduates 60 teachers a year. Apart from training teachers for local schools, the college offers primary school education to the local Lichinga community and works towards reducing the impact of HIV/AIDS in Niassa province.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.adpp-mozambique.org/TextPage.asp?MenuItemID=56&SubMenuItemID=159 |title=Teacher Training College Niassa |accessdate=2009-12-31 |work= |date= }}</ref> |
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The districts of Niassa Province include: |
The districts of Niassa Province include: |
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*[[Sanga District]] |
*[[Sanga District]] |
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Niassa Province includes the municipalities of: |
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*[[Cuamba]] |
*[[Cuamba]] |
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*[[Lichinga]] |
*[[Lichinga]] |
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*[[Metangula]] |
*[[Metangula]] |
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==External Links== |
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*[http://www.niasstourism.com Niassa Province tourism] |
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*[http://http://www.sac-na.org/pdf_text/mozambique/provincial%20overview/Niassa.pdf Niassa Province landmine assessment] |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 21:13, 31 December 2009
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Niassa is a province of Mozambique. It has an area of 129,056 km² and a population of 1.027.037 (2006).[1] It is the most sparsely populated province in the country.[2] Lichinga is the capital of the province. There are a minimum estimated 450,000 Yao people living in Mozambique. They largely occupy the eastern and northern part of the Niassa province and form about 40% of the population of Lichinga, the capital of this province.
The Ruvuma River forms much of the northern boundary of the province with Tanzania while Lake Niassa forms the western border of the province, separating it from Malawi. 75% of the province remains untouched by development, and remains free of landmines.[2] The province shares the Niassa National Reserve with neighboring Cabo Delgado Province.[3]
In 1998, a provincial college was built in Lichinga to train teachers. Partially financed by the Irish Embassy in Maputo, it graduates 60 teachers a year. Apart from training teachers for local schools, the college offers primary school education to the local Lichinga community and works towards reducing the impact of HIV/AIDS in Niassa province.[4]
The districts of Niassa Province include:
- Cuamba District
- Lago District
- Lichinga District
- Majune District
- Mandimba District
- Marrupa District
- Maúa District
- Mavagoago District
- Mecenhelas District
- Mecula District
- Metarica District
- Muembe District
- N'gauma District
- Nipepe District
- Sanga District
Niassa Province includes the municipalities of:
External Links
References
- ^ "Total Population By Provinces - 2006". Instituto Nacional de Estatística. Retrieved 2008-06-15.
- ^ a b "Niassa". Retrieved 2009-12-31.
- ^ "The Lions of Niassa". Fauna and Flora International. 2009. Retrieved 2009-12-31.
- ^ "Teacher Training College Niassa". Retrieved 2009-12-31.
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