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; Translation by MOZLEGAL – Mozambique's Legal Resource Portal www.mozlegal.com info@mozlegal.com Tel: +258 1 496900 – Fax: +258 1 496802 Directors: José Caldeira - jose.caldeira@caldeiraadvogados.com & Adrian Frey - adrian.frey@caldeiraadvogados.com MOZLEGAL is a Project of José Caldeira & Associados - Attorneys & Consultants 3