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 Eswatini and South Africa.The city has a population of 1,088,449 (as of 2017 [3]) distributed over a land area of 347.69 km 2 (134.24 sq mi). The Maputo metropolitan area includes the neighbouring …
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 from the Portuguese trader who first explored the region in 1544.
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 stands. The first Europeans to discover the bay were Portuguese …
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 most important harbour.
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, has made the city a diverse and lively metropolis.
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 - 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 Mozambique and the country's most important harbour. It is situated at the mouth of the Santo River in the extreme south, 90 km from the border with South Africa.
‘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 classmates through freedom songs.
Daniel Chapo sworn in as Mozambique president as Venâncio …
Jan 15, 2025 · Mozambique's new President Daniel Chapo has been sworn in at a low-key ceremony in the capital, Maputo, that was marred by an opposition boycott following heavily disputed elections. In his first ...
Maputo - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Maputo is the capital of Mozambique. It is on the coast of the Indian Ocean. As of 2004, about 1,114,000 people live in the city. Maputo was founded in the 18th century. The original name was Lourenço Marques, but it was changed after independence. Lisbon in Portugal is a twin town of Maputo. Eduardo Mondlane University is in Maputo.