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Nacala-a-Velha
Nacala-a-Velha, is a town on the northern coast of Mozambique. It is located on the western shore of inner Fernao Veloso Bay, opposite the city of Nacala. Nacala-a-Velha is the site of a large marine coal terminal which opened in January 2016. The terminal is operated by the Port of Nacala, but physically separate from the commercial port across the bay. The Nacala railway links the coal terminal to the coalfields at Moatize in Tete Province. Coal is loaded from trains onto ships at Nacala-a-Velha for export to other countries. See also * Fernao Veloso Bay * Transport in Mozambique * Railway stations in Mozambique * Nacala Logistics Corridor References External links Nacala development corridor Accommodation and Scuba Diving on the east side of the bay Populated places in Nampula Province {{Mozambique-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Port Of Nacala
The Port of Nacala, also called the Nacala port complex, is a Mozambican port located in the cities of Nacala and Nacala-a-Velha. Is the deepest port in Southern Africa. The natural deep harbour serves landlocked Malawi with a railway. The infrastructure belongs to the Mozambican government, which is responsible for its administration through the public-private joint venture company " Integrated Northern Logistical Corridor Society" (CLIN). CLIN was created to administer licenses for cargo terminals in addition to passenger terminals. Terminals There are four general cargo berths and one container berth. There are also plans to expand the port by adding a radioactive terminal and a storage facility. In January 2016 a coal terminal was completed in the town of Nacala-a-Velha, across the bay from the commercial port, and exports coal from the Moatize mine in western Mozambique. Railway The Nacala railway system connects Moatize and Chipata, Zambia, through Malawi with the P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nacala Railway
Nacala railway, also known as Northern Corridor railway and Nacala Corridor railway, is a railway line that operates in northern Mozambique on a lineGarcia, Ana.; Kato, Karina.Politicas Públicas e Interesses Privadas: uma análise a partir do Corredor de Nacala em Moçambique Cadernos CRH. Vol 29. Nº 76. Salvador Jan./Apr. 2016. that runs west from the port city of Nacala, crossing the central region of Malawi, connecting with the coal belt of Moatize, in northwest Mozambique. It is connected to the Dona Ana-Moatize railway branch and the Sena railway (Chipata-Lilongwe-Blantyre-Nhamayabue-Dondo). It also has a branch line from Cuamba to Lichinga. This railway line is part of the logistics mega-enterprise called " Nacala Logistics Corridor". [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nacala-a-Velha District
Nacala-a-Velha District is a Districts of Mozambique, district of Nampula Province in north-eastern Mozambique. The area of the district is 1,720 km2. It is bounded on the north by Memba District, on the northwest by Nacaroa District, on the east by Monapo District, on the south by Mossuril District, on the southeast by Nacala District, and on the east by Fernao Veloso Bay. The population of the district is 106,543 (2012 census). The district is divided into two administrative posts (''list of postos of Mozambique, postos''), Nacala-a-Velha (pop. 80,155), and Covo, Mozambique, Covo (pop. 26,387)."Perfil do Distrito de Nacala Província de Nampula". Ministério da Administração Estatal, República de Mozambique, 2012. Accessed 11 April 2020/ref> References Further readingDistrict profile (PDF) {{coord, 14.566, S, 40.723, E, type:adm1st, display=title Districts in Nampula Province ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nampula Province
Nampula is a province of northern Mozambique. It has an area of and a population of 5,758,920, making it the most populous province in Mozambique (2017 census). Nampula is the capital of the province. History Under Portuguese rule this province was named Moçambique but with independence, the name Mozambique was used for the entire country and the province renamed for its capital. The island, Ilha de Moçambique, was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1992. Massive refugee movements due to 15 years of civil war have destroyed a unique coexistence of many cultures on this island. Geography Nampula Province is located in northeastern Mozambique. It is bordered on the north by Cabo Delgado Province and the Lúrio River, which the Mozambican government has plans to build a 120-megawatt hydroelectric plant on to supply electricity to the province and Cabo Delgado Province. Napula Province borders Niassa Province to the northwest and west, Zambezia Province to the southwest, an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Districts Of Mozambique
The provinces of Mozambique are divided into 128 districts. The districts are listed below, by province: Cabo Delgado Province *Ancuabe District *Balama District *Chiúre District *Ibo, Mozambique, Ibo District *Macomia District *Mecúfi District *Meluco District *Mocímboa da Praia District *Montepuez District *Mueda District *Muidumbe District *Namuno District *Nangade District *Palma, Mozambique, Palma District *Pemba-Metuge District *Quissanga District Gaza Province *Bilene Macia District *Chibuto District *Chicualacuala District *Chigubo District *Chókwè District *Guijá District *Mabalane District *Manjacaze District *Massangena District *Massingir District *Xai-Xai District Inhambane Province *Funhalouro District *Govuro District *Homoine District *Inharrime District *Inhassoro District *Jangamo District *Mabote District *Massinga District *Morrumbene District *Panda District *Vilanculos District *Zavala District Manica Province *Báruè District *Gondola Distric ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Moatize
Moatize is the principal town and administrative center of Moatize District in western Mozambique, Mozambique's Tete Province. It is located on the eastern side of the Zambezi River at the confluence of the Moatize and Revúboé River, Revuboe Rivers. After Tete, it is the second largest urban area, by population, in western Mozambique. Economy The economy of Moatize is based in the extraction of natural resources, specifically Metallurgical coal, coking coal. The surrounding coal basin has an estimated 2.5 billion tons of coal. In 2006, Vale (mining company), VALE, a Brazilian company gained a concession to build and operate a coal mine at Moatize to export coal via rail to Beira, Mozambique, Beira, a Mozambican port. As of 2012, eight mining companies operated within the greater Moatize area, including Riversdale Mining, an Australian company. Additionally, there are several small-scale businesses located in and around Moatize that cater to international businessmen engaged i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nacala
Nacala, also known as Cidade de Nacala or Nacala-Porto is a city on the northern coast of Mozambique. Located in the southwestern indentation of inner Fernao Veloso Bay, it is the deepest natural port on the east coast of Africa. Nacala serves as the terminal for the Nacala railway, a rail line to the landlocked Malawi. South of Nacala is Mozambique Island, at one time the capital of Mozambique and now a World Heritage site. History Nacala was founded as a little town and developed as a deep waters port and an industrial, agricultural and exporting centre during the last period of the Portuguese rule of the territory which ended in the mid-1970s. Among its major industries were cement, sisal and cashew. Other important employers were the seaport, its small modern hospital, and services (banking, insurance and administration). Industry Nacala is site of one of three cement works in Mozambique. Transport Nacala is the terminal of the Nacala railway that connects to the Centra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Countries Of The World
The following is a list providing an overview of sovereign states around the world with information on their status and recognition of their sovereignty. The 206 listed states can be divided into three categories based on membership within the United Nations System: 193 member states of the United Nations, UN member states, 2 United Nations General Assembly observers#Present non-member observers, UN General Assembly non-member observer states, and 11 other states. The ''sovereignty dispute'' column indicates states having undisputed sovereignty (188 states, of which there are 187 UN member states and 1 UN General Assembly non-member observer state), states having disputed sovereignty (16 states, of which there are 6 UN member states, 1 UN General Assembly non-member observer state, and 9 de facto states), and states having a political status of the Cook Islands and Niue, special political status (2 states, both in associated state, free association with New Zealand). Compi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Railway Stations In Mozambique
Railway stations in Mozambique include: Towns served by railways (The lines do not all connect, or connect indirectly) Northern system (northernmost) (CDN) (from west to east) * Nayuchi - Malawi - border town. * Malema - way station ** Ribaue * Nampula - workshops * Metocheria * Gelo * Monapo - junction ** Nachicuva River * Nacala - deep water port ---- * Monapo - junction ** Lumbo - port ---- * Cuamba - junction to Lichinga ** Lichinga - railhead ---- * (location unknown) ** Namialo concrete sleeper plant. ---- (isolated line) * Matiban Zambezi system (gauge unknown) - line sabotaged during civil war, and later pulled up for scrap. * Quelimane - river port * Nicoadala * Namacurra * Naciaia * Mocuba - terminus (also called Vila de Mocuba) ---- (possible standard gauge) * Tete - coal mines. * Macuse - proposed coal export port. Near Quelimane. Central system The railway to Zimbabwe was originally in 1890, but was converted to in 1900. ( Zambezi valley ) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Transport In Mozambique
Modes of transport in Mozambique include rail, road, water, and air. There are rail links serving principal cities and connecting the country with Malawi, Zimbabwe and South Africa. There are over 30,000km of roads, but much of the network is unpaved. On the Indian Ocean coast are several large seaports, including Nacala, Beira and Maputo, with further ports being developed. There are 3,750km of navigable inland waterways. There is an international airport at Maputo, 21 other paved airports, and over 100 with unpaved runways. Railways The Mozambican railway system developed over more than a century from three different ports on the Indian Ocean that serve as terminals for separate lines to the hinterland. The railroads were major targets during the Mozambican Civil War, were sabotaged by RENAMO, and are being rehabilitated. A parastatal authority, ''Portos e Caminhos de Ferro de Moçambique'' (abbreviated CFM; in English Mozambique Ports and Railways), oversees the railw ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tete Province
Tete is a Provinces of Mozambique, province of Mozambique. It has an area of 98,417 km² and a population of 2,648,941 (2017 census). Tete is the capital of the province. The Cahora Bassa Dam is situated in this province. Districts On March 21, 2013, Mozambique's Assembly of the Republic authorized the creation of 13 new districts throughout the nation. Two were added to Tete. Tete Province's districts include: *Angónia District *Cahora-Bassa District *Changara District *Chifunde District *Chiuta, Mozambique, Chiuta District *Tete, the capital city of the province *Doa District *Macanga District *Magoé District *Marávia District *Marara District *Moatize District *Mutarara District *Tsangano District *Zumbo District Demographics Tete Fossil Forest A fossil site of global significance covers almost 1500 square km of the region. Well-preserved fossil wood from the Late Permian provides an insight into the flora of the area just prior to the Permian–Triassic ext ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fernao Veloso Bay
Fernao Veloso Bay ( pt, Baía de Fernão Veloso) is a bay in Mozambique. It is located in Nampula Province, south of Memba Bay on the northern coast of Mozambique. Currently the bay is a popular tourist area, having some fine beaches and diving spots. Geography Fernao Veloso Bay is open towards the east and has deep inlets in the northwestern and southwestern corners of the inner bay. The latter runs from north to south and forms the harbour of Nacala, the deepest natural port on the east coast of Africa. File:NacalaBeach.jpg, A beach in the inner bay near Nacala town File:Nacala - Bay Diving.jpg, Man holding a tuna by the shore of the bay See also * Geography of Mozambique The geography of Mozambique consists mostly of coastal lowlands with uplands in its center and high plateaus in the northwest. There are also mountains in the western portion. The country is located on the east coast of southern Africa, dire ... References External linksNacala. Baía de Fernão Vel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
