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Central Mozambique is a region in Mozambique.

[edit] Provinces

• Manica province

• Sofala province

The once famous Gorongosa National Park is located in Sofala Province in Central Mozambique. American millionaire Gregory Carr is currently investing about $39M in the park, the use of which will include bringing black and white rhinos and buffalo back into the park.

• Tete province

• Zambezia province

[edit] Cities

• Beira - in Sofala Province, it's the second largest city in the country, and a likely overnight stop if you're overlanding between Northern and Southern Mozambique

• Chimoio - close to the Zimbabwe border in Manica Province, it's an important transport hub if you're en route from Malawi to Southern Mozambique

• Quelimane - the largest town in Zambezia province, and another likely transport stop, but this time with a little more character

• Tete - one of the possible first/last stops en route to/from Malawi or Zimbabwe

• Vila Ulongwe - about 40 km from the Dedza, Malawi border a few hours north of Tete

• Chinde - Remote and inaccessible coastal town on the southern bank of the Chinde river (part of the Zambezi river).

• Caia - Small city most notable for being the location of the lowest vehicle crossing on the Zambezi river. Currently a small ferry, but soon to be a new bridge (opening in 2009).

• Mutarara / Vila de Sena Location of the longest railway bridge in Africa.

• Marromeu - Home of Sena Sugar Estates and one of the lowest towns accessible by road on the Zambezi river.

[edit] Other destinations

• Cahora Bassa - A dam and hydroelectric power station on the Zambesi River.
• Gorongosa National Park

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