CONSTITUTION OF THE REPUBLIC OF MOZAMBIQUE
2. The breadth, limits and legal order of Mozambique’s territorial waters, the
exclusive economic zone, the contiguous zone and seabed rights shall be fixed
by law.
Article 7
Territorial Organisation
1. The territory of the Republic of Mozambique shall be subdivided into
provinces, districts, administrative posts, localities and settlements.
2. Urban zones shall be classified either as cities or as towns.
3. The definition of the characteristics of territorial divisions, the creation of any
new units, as well as the power to decide on politico-administrative organisation
shall be fixed by law.
Article 8
Unitary State
The Republic of Mozambique is a unitary State, which respects the principles of
autonomy of local authorities (autarquias locais) in its organisation.
Article 9
National Languages
The State shall esteem national languages as cultural and educational heritage,
and shall promote their development and increasing use as languages that
convey our identity.
Article 10
Official Language
The official language in the Republic of Mozambique shall be Portuguese.
Article 11
Fundamental Objectives
The fundamental objectives of the Republic of Mozambique shall be:
a) the defence of independence and sovereignty;
b) the consolidation of national unity;
c) the building of a society of social justice and the achievement of material
and spiritual well being and quality of life for its citizens;
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