Much of the Indian Ocean coastline is marshy, hot and tropical. Inland, and south of the Zambezi River, the lowlands are dry, while north of the river, more fertile conditions exist. Most of its economic strength is agriculturally based, and the country is still very dependant on foreign aid.

For further information, see the article in the Columbia Encyclopedia.

Area

302,737 square miles

Population

19,411,000 people

Urban Population

38 percent

Human Development Index

ranks 166 out of 174 countries

GNP Per Capita

$ 210 U.S. dollars

Life Expectancy

37 years

Adult Literacy

40 percent

Religions

26% Christian 12% Muslim 62% Traditional

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