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Island Mozambique Nampula Province|| Road Trip||

The history of Mozambique Island is rich and complex, with influences from many cultures and civilizations: Arab traders: Arab traders settled on the island as early as the 10th century. Vasco da Gama: In 1498, Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama landed on the island and claimed it for Portugal. The island was named after the Arab sheik, Musa Bin Biki, who lived on the island at the time. Portuguese colonization: The Portuguese established a port and naval base on the island in 1507. They built the Chapel of Nossa Senhora de Baluarte in 1522, which is now considered the oldest European building in the Southern Hemisphere. The island became the capital of the Portuguese colony until 1898. Meeting point for civilizations: The island was a major trading point in the Indian Ocean, and a meeting place for Arabs, Dutch, English, Indians, Persians, and Portuguese. Preserved architecture: The island's historic sites and architecture were preserved during the 20-year civil war because it was cut off from the mainland. UNESCO heritage site: Mozambique Island is a UNESCO heritage site. Natural beauty: The island is a 3 km long coral island surrounded by palm trees, coral sand beaches, and mangrove swamps