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Namibe (pre-1985: Moçâmedes) is a coastal town in Angola. It is the capital of Namibe Province. It was formed in 1840 by the Portuguese rulers of the territory. There were 132,900 people in 2004. Namibe has a cool dry climate. There are desert plants because it is close to the Namib Desert. It is one of Angola's 3 major ports, Along with Luanda and Lobito it is one of Angola's 3 major ports. Namibe has the Namibe Airport.


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  • 1908 Angola Boer Wagon in Mocamedes

    Moçâmedes in 1908.

  • Paroquia de Santo Adrião (19511529296)

    Portuguese colonial architecture in the historic centre of Moçâmedes.

  • Parabolic Shelters (18861902633)

    Tourism is an increasingly important industry in Moçâmedes.

  • Cargamento de mineirios, Namibe

    Moçâmedes is a major seaport.

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Namibe para niños

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