Maputo
Maputo, the capital of Mozambique, came into existence in the late 18th century. The city was named Lourenço Marques after the Portuguese trader who first explored the area in 1544. The construction of a railroad to Pretoria, South Africa, in 1895 resulted in the growth of the city's population. In 1898, Lourenço Marques became the capital of Mozambique and, after independence, the city's name was changed to Maputo. The city is located on the west side of Maputo Bay, at the mouth of the Tembe River The city has wide avenues lined with red acacia and lilac jacaranda flowering trees and offers tourists innumerable historical, cultural and scenic spots.
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