Cabo Delgado Province
Cabo Delgado Province, Administrative province in northeastern Mozambique
Description
Cabo Delgado is a province in northeastern Mozambique with a coastline along the Indian Ocean and a border with Tanzania to the north. The region spans diverse landscapes from coastal plains to forested hills inland.
History
The province was the site of the first armed uprising against Portuguese colonial rule, when independence fighters launched their campaign in 1964. This event marked the start of a conflict that would reshape Mozambique's history for decades.
Culture
The Makonde people have made this region their home, and their woodcarving traditions remain visible in local markets and workshops today. Makua and Mwani communities also shape daily life here with their own languages and customs.
Practical
Pemba functions as the main hub with an international airport and port serving the region. Roads can vary in condition depending on the season, so planning travel timing is helpful.
Did you know?
Large natural gas deposits were discovered in the Rovuma Basin starting in the 2010s, fundamentally changing the region's economic direction. These energy resources have made the area an increasingly important international economic player.
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