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The Quirimbas Archipelago

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The Quirimbas Archipelago is a mixed nomination of about 31 islands along the northern end of Mozambique, with a rich ecosystem of coral reefs, mangrove and sandy beach. It also includes old Portuguese settlements with Arabic influence (and connection to slave and ivory trade) and pre-colonial Swahili settlements (as the Ibo Stone Town).

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The Quirimbas Archipelago (ID: 5380)
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Mozambique
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On tentative list 2008 Site history
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2008: Added to Tentative List
Added to tentative list
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First published: 28/04/10.

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The Quirimbas Archipelago

The Quirimbas Archipelago (On tentative list)

I spent nearly three months on Quirimba Island in the summer of 1996. As part of a volunteer team we spent our days researching the surrounding reefs of the archipelago and joining the fishing fleet to 'count' catches. Quite simply the most memorable summer of my life. A beautiful place and amazing people.

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