Zambezia Province

Zambezia Province extends over 103,478 square kilometers, featuring a diverse landscape of coastal regions, mangrove forests, rivers, and agricultural plateaus along the Indian Ocean.

Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama established a settlement in 1498 at present-day Quelimane, marking the beginning of colonial influence in this region of Mozambique.

The Ndau, Sena, and Macua communities maintain their individual languages, traditional ceremonies, and social practices throughout different districts of the province.

The province connects to other regions through the port of Quelimane, while local transportation networks include buses and taxis operating between major towns.

Ilha do Fogo island maintains solar-powered ecotourism facilities, serving as a model for environmental conservation in the Primeiras e Segundas Protected Area.

Location: Mozambique

Capital city: Quelimane

Shares border with: Niassa Province, Nampula Province, Sofala, Tete Province, Southern Region

Website: https://zambezia.gov.mz

GPS coordinates: -17.00000,37.00000

Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:48