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Inhambane (ĭn'yəmbăn`ə), city (1997 pop. 52,370), SE Mozambique, on Inhambane Bay, an inlet of Mozambique Channel on the Indian Ocean. It is a port, a provincial capital, and the center of an important agricultural region. The bay was discovered in 1498 by Vasco da Gama, who claimed it for Portugal. Inhambane developed as a trade center, notably for slaves and ivory. Sugar and coconut products are significant exports. Inhambane a port in SE Mozambique on an inlet of the Mozambique Channel (Inhambane Bay). Pop.: 64 274 (latest est.) How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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There are now issues of ColorLines on the island of Inhaca, in the city of Inhambane and all around the province of Manica. 1 million, with emphasis on the provinces of Tete, Manica, Sofala, Inhambane and Gaza. Thabo Mbeki, at a ceremony held at the Temane gas field in the Inhambane Province of Mozambique. |
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