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Vasco da Gama is reported to have stop in Inhambane on his very first sea voyage from Portugal to India that sailed from Lisbon in 1497.
It's said that while in Inhambane Portuguese sailors were given a very warm welcome by the locals. Thus Vasco da Gama named Inhambane as the Land of the Good People.
Pictured on this VT tip is Vasco da Gama. I'm sure during the former portuguese rule in Mozambique this statue was originally placed on a preeminent site of Inhambane's city. Presentely the statue is "almost" hidden, seeming like forgotten and almost impossible to find without directions from local residents. Unfortunately!
On my very first visit to Inhambane city I wanted to make sure I would be able to see Vasco da Gama's statue. This Tip's pictures are the result of my efforts.
Click here to read on Wikipedia about Vasco da Gama achievements and legacy.
Updated Aug 8, 2009
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Vasco da Gama is reported to have stop in Inhambane on his very first sea voyage from Portugal to India that sailed from Lisbon in 1497.It's said that while in...
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Inhambane is known as "Terra da Boa Gente" - Land of the Gentle People ( aname given by Vasco da Gama. A quaint little town on the East coast of Mozambique, located some 460 km north of Maputo....
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Discovered by Vasco da Gama - sort of
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