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| 1. | Formerly, Portuguese East Africa. a republic in SE Africa: formerly an overseas province of Portugal; gained independence in 1975. 18,165,476; 297,731 sq. mi. (771,123 sq. km). Capital: Maputo. |
| 2. | a seaport on an island just off the NE coast of this republic. 55,000. |
