Maputo: Capital of Mozambique
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.
Baixa de Maputo is a historic district.
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