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The arms show a large ship, symbolising the Portuguese discoverer Vasco da Gama. Vasco da Gama arrived at Inhambane in 1498. He was welcomed by the local people and he gave it the name of "Land of Good People" (Terra da Boa Gente), which is shown on the motto. | The arms show a large ship, symbolising the Portuguese discoverer Vasco da Gama. Vasco da Gama arrived at Inhambane in 1498. He was welcomed by the local people and he gave it the name of "Land of Good People" (Terra da Boa Gente), which is shown on the motto. | ||
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[[Literature]] : Image from [[Mozambique (stamps)|stamp]], background from Fernando C. Ferreira | [[Literature]] : Image from [[Mozambique (stamps)|stamp]], background from Fernando C. Ferreira | ||
[[Category:Municipalities of Mozambique]] | [[Category:Municipalities of Mozambique]] | ||
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INHAMBANE
Province : Inhambane
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Origin/meaning
The arms show a large ship, symbolising the Portuguese discoverer Vasco da Gama. Vasco da Gama arrived at Inhambane in 1498. He was welcomed by the local people and he gave it the name of "Land of Good People" (Terra da Boa Gente), which is shown on the motto.
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