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 of rice, tobacco and sugar, might be ruised. This region, which in 1870 was inhabited, is now completely deserted, the native populations having taken refuge in the Mwamhakoma peninsula lying to the north-east, in order to escape from the oppression of a neighbouring Makua chief.

North of the Portuguese capital the nearest frequented harbour on this coast is

that of Ibo or Uibo, which is fully 180 miles distant from Mozambique. The island on which is situated the town, capital of the coast district of Cabo Delgado, is larger than that of Mozambique, and at low water is connected southwards with another islet culled Querimba. But the harbour, although perfectly sheltered, is