Maputo
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- proper noun
- Many tourists come to experience the lively markets in Maputo, Mozambique.
- Maputo, Mozambique
Examples
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I visited Maputo, the capital of Mozambique, during my trip to Africa.
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Artists in the Nucleo de Arte collective in Maputo, some of whom were child soldiers in the war, create sculptures from the decommissioned weapons.
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The organization began working in early 1994 in the Maputo and Tete provinces.
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In Jakarta, 75 percent of the population has no formal connection; in Maputo, 65 percent.
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Once the weapons are decommissioned, they are cut up and turned into sculptures by the artists in Maputo.
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I remember, on the Air Mozambique flight from Lisbon to Maputo, practicing my restaurant Portuguese.
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In January 1992, SADC ministers gathered for their annual consultative conference in Maputo, Mozambique.
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For example, the artist Kester welds sculptures made from decommissioned weapons gathered in Maputo by a local charity.
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Maputo is known for its beautiful coastal views and vibrant culture.
Surface Forms
Etymology
Maputo takes its name from the nearby Maputo River; when Mozambique became independent the city changed from its old Portuguese name to the local river name. That's why Maputo is easy to remember as a coastal capital named after the river that meets the sea.