Maputo:
Maputo
is the capital and largest city of Mozambique. The city is situated
in the south of the country and is by itself one of Mozambique’s
administrative regions. Maputo is also home to the country’s
key port where a large part of the country’s import and
export commodities pass through.
The city had existed as a small
coastal
settlement though when it became an administrative centre in
the late 1890s, Maputo rose in prominence to become an important
hub
for trade and commerce; also a key port. It is estimated that
Maputo is home to well over one million people.
Transport in Maputo:
The city is linked by road and rail to other towns in the country.
Buses and minibuses are the common means of transport within
the city and around Mozambique. The city is served by the Maputo
International Airport which is also the key airport in Mozambique.
Tourism in Maputo:
Maputo is a colorful city with a culturally diverse population.
The city is home to a good selection of restaurants, pubs and
nightclubs. Interesting places to visit in the city are; the
nearby Maputo Elephant Reserve, Nossa Senhora da Conceiao Fort
and the Island of Inhaca. Fishing is also a popular activity
here.
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