island of mozambique
states: [mozambique]
category: cultural
year: 1991
location: Ilha de Mocambique District, Nampula Province
region: Africa
latitude/longitude: -15.0341700000, 40.7358300000
unesco id: 599
world heritage site: 599
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The Island of Mozambique, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is a historic island off the northern coast of Mozambique renowned for its rich cultural and architectural legacy. Once a major trading hub in the Indian Ocean, it blends African, Arab, and European influences, evident in its well-preserved colonial buildings, including the 16th-century Fortress of São Sebastião and the Chapel of Nossa Senhora de Baluarte. Its strategic importance and unique heritage make it a significant historical landmark, reflecting centuries of maritime history and cross-cultural exchange.