| Beira, Mozambique |
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Beira is the second largest city in Mozambique . It lies in the north east of the country in the Sofala Province. It had a population of 412,588 in 1997 and an estimated 546,000 in 2006 . It holds the regionally-significant Port Of Beira which acts as a gateway for both the interior and the land-locked nations of Zimbabwe , Zambia and Malawi . HISTORY Beira is also noteworthy as it was the core city for Renamo (The National Resistance of Mozambique) during the post-revolution Civil War (which ended only in 1994). Now that Renamo is a recognized national political party, Beira remains its core constituency. During the colonial period Beira was noted for its large English-speaking population, and was a favourite holiday destination for white Rhodesians . In the year 2000, Beira, along with Maputo and most of Southern Mozambique was covered by flooding. Millions were left homeless and hundreds died. The 2000 Mozambique Floods had a negative impact on the local economy. ATTRACTIONS Attractions in the city include its Cathedral , Lighthouse and Makuti Beach . It is also home to an Airport and lies at the end of a Railway Line to Harare . TOWN TWINNING |
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