Quirimbas Islands
Island group in Mozambique off the Indian Ocean / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Quirimbas Islands [kiˈɾĩbɐʃ] lie in the western Indian Ocean off northeastern Mozambique, close to Pemba, the capital of the province of Cabo Delgado. The archipelago consists of about 32 islands, including Ibo, Matemo, Medjumbe, Quirimba, Metundo, Quisiva, Vamizi Island and Rolas Island all going up to the border of the Tanzanian region of Mtwara .[1]
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Location | Indian Ocean |
Coordinates | 12°8′48″S 40°34′21″E |
Total islands | 32 |
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Population | 120,000 (2024) |
Pop. density | 16/km2 (41/sq mi) |
Languages | Swahili, Mwani and Portuguese |
Ethnic groups | Mwani and Swahili |
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