Island of Mozambique

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UNESCO World Heritage Site
The island of Mozambique seen from Fort São Sebastião (the bridge to the mainland in the background)
Location	Nampula Province, Mozambique
Reference	599
Inscription	1991 (15th Session)
Coordinates	15°02′12″S 40°43′58″E / 15.03667°S 40.73278°E / -15.03667; 40.73278
Location of Island of Mozambique in Mozambique

The Island of Mozambique (Portuguese: Ilha de Moçambique) lies off northern Mozambique, between the Mozambique Channel and Mossuril Bay, and is part of Nampula Province.^[1] Prior to 1898, it was the capital of colonial Portuguese East Africa.^[2] With its rich history and sandy beaches, the Island of Mozambique is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Mozambique's fastest-growing tourist destinations.^[1] It has a permanent population of approximately 14,000 people and is served by nearby Lumbo Airport on the Nampula mainland. The name of the country, Mozambique, is derived from the name of this island.