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Maputo: A colonial time masterpiece

Famous for its broad, leafy avenues, the Mozambican capital lingers in the mind as one of the most beautiful cities in Africa. The many beachside hotels offer a perfect place to watch the world go by, writes Charles Bigirimana

Formerly known as Lourenco Marques, the Mozambican capital Maputo was believed to be one of the most beautiful cities in the world before the liberation and civil wars.

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