Nampula Province, Northern coastal province in Mozambique
Description
Nampula is a province on Mozambique's northern coast covering approximately 79,000 square kilometers. The region stretches from long stretches of Indian Ocean coastline inland to plains dotted with rocky outcrops.
History
Portuguese colonizers took administrative control in 1907 and used the region as a military and trading center. This period lasted until Mozambique gained independence in the mid-twentieth century.
Culture
Portuguese colonial buildings stand alongside everyday spaces shaped by Makhuwa customs and traditions visible in local practices. Christianity and Islam coexist in the region, and this mix shows in how people organize their communities and celebrate together.
Practical
The provincial capital Nampula offers an international airport and railway connections to neighboring countries, making it easy to reach and travel through the region. Most visitors arrive through these main transportation points to explore the area.
Did you know?
Ilha de Moçambique, an island off the coast, holds Fort São Sebastião and the Chapel of Nossa Senhora de Baluarte from early colonial times. These structures stand among the oldest European constructions in the southern hemisphere and reveal the long history of European settlement in the region.
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