Fun facts about Matola
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Matola comes from Matsolo, a Ronga kingdom that existed in this region when the colonists arrived.
Matola
Mozambique
Matola is the largest suburb of the Mozambique capital, Maputo, adjacent to its westernmost side. It is the nation's most populated city. Matola is the capital of Maputo Province and has had its own elected municipal government since 1998. It has a port and also the biggest industrial area in Mozambique.
From the “Etymology” section
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Matola has an aluminium smelter, installed in 2002, that more than doubled Mozambique's GDP.
Matola
Mozambique
Matola is the largest suburb of the Mozambique capital, Maputo, adjacent to its westernmost side. It is the nation's most populated city. Matola is the capital of Maputo Province and has had its own elected municipal government since 1998. It has a port and also the biggest industrial area in Mozambique.
From the “Industry” section
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In November 2014, South Korean car company Hyundai Motor Company opened a plant in Matola.
Matola
Mozambique
Matola is the largest suburb of the Mozambique capital, Maputo, adjacent to its westernmost side. It is the nation's most populated city. Matola is the capital of Maputo Province and has had its own elected municipal government since 1998. It has a port and also the biggest industrial area in Mozambique.
From the “Industry” section
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Matola is served by a station on the southern network of Mozambique Ports and Railways.
Matola
Mozambique
Matola is the largest suburb of the Mozambique capital, Maputo, adjacent to its westernmost side. It is the nation's most populated city. Matola is the capital of Maputo Province and has had its own elected municipal government since 1998. It has a port and also the biggest industrial area in Mozambique.
From the “Transport” section
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Matola is also the name of a small river that makes the northern border of the Matola municipality.
Matola
Mozambique
Matola is the largest suburb of the Mozambique capital, Maputo, adjacent to its westernmost side. It is the nation's most populated city. Matola is the capital of Maputo Province and has had its own elected municipal government since 1998. It has a port and also the biggest industrial area in Mozambique.
From the “Geography” section
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