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Maputo
Maputo () is the capital and largest city of Mozambique. Located near the southern end of the country, it is within of the borders with Eswatini and South Africa. The city has a population of 1,088,449 (as of 2017) distributed over a land area of . The Maputo metropolitan area includes the neighbouring city of Matola, and has a total population of 2,717,437. Maputo is a port city, with an economy centered on commerce. It is noted for its vibrant cultural scene and distinctive, eclectic architecture. Maputo was formerly named Lourenço Marques (; until 1976).

Lourenço Marques
Portuguese explorer
Liga Muçulmana de Maputo
Mozambican soccer team
Bank of Mozambique
central bank of Mozambique
Port Maputo
Port in Mozambique
KaTembe
Katembe (also spelled Catembe or KaTembe) is a district of the city of Maputo, the capital of Mozambique. Situated on the southern shore of Maputo Bay, it faces the historic downtown area across the water and has traditionally served as a strategic gateway between Maputo and the southern coastal region. The district is connected to Ponta do Ouro, the Maputo Special (Elephant) Reserve, and onward to Durban via the Mozambican EN200 and the South African R22 roads.[citation needed] Katembe is noted for its position within the Tembe-Swazi cultural sphere, its beaches, and its role as the southern
Tempo
weekly illustrated magazine from Mozambique
Fundação Fernando Leite Couto
foundation and cultural center in Maputo, Mozambique