Maputo - Wikipedia
Maputo (Portuguese pronunciation:) is the capital and largest city of Mozambique.Located near the southern end of the country, it is within 120 kilometres (75 miles) of the borders with …
History of Maputo - Wikipedia
The history of Maputo, the capital of Mozambique, traces its origins back over 500 years, when a fishing village developed by Maputo Bay on the site where the modern city of Maputo now …
Maputo | Mozambique, Map, & History | Britannica
Jan 9, 2025 · Maputo, port city and capital of Mozambique. It lies along the north bank of Espírito Santo Estuary of Delagoa Bay, an inlet of the Indian Ocean. Maputo derived its former name …
Maputo, Mozambique: All You Must Know Before You Go (2025 ... - Tripadvisor
Maputo, the lush capital of Mozambique, sits on the shore of the Indian Ocean. Founded as a port town by the Portuguese, the influence of travelers and traders from Africa, Asia, and Europe, …
Maputo travel - Lonely Planet | Mozambique, Africa
With its Mediterranean-style architecture, waterside setting and wide avenues lined with jacaranda and flame trees, Maputo is easily one of East Africa's most attractive capitals.
Maputo – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
Maputo has been the capital of Mozambique since 1898. The city was called Lourenço Marques until the country's independence in 1975. It is the largest city in Mozambique and the country's …
Maputo, Mozambique - Travel Noire
Maputo has a great atmosphere to take a guided walking tour or explore on a local excursion. Key areas like Baixa are walkable with its colonial architecture and lively markets. They offer a mix …
Maputo - Wikitravel
Apr 12, 2022 · Maputo has been the capital of Mozambique since 1898. The city was previously called Lourenço Marques until the country's independence in 1975. It is the largest city in …
‘Burn Mozambique’: New President Takes Power in a Nation on Edge
Jan 15, 2025 · Branquinho João da Costa, a 43-year-old doctor living part time in Maputo, recalled his grade school days when the glory of Frelimo was drilled into him and his …
Maputo, Mozambique (1721- ) - Blackpast
Jan 30, 2015 · Maputo, (formerly known as “Delagoa Bay” and “Lourenco Marques”) is the largest city in the Republic of Mozambique and the country’s political and economic center. The city is …