Quelimane

Quelimane (pronounced "Kelly-mane") is a seaport in Mozambique, with a population of 153,187 (1997 census). It is the administrative capital of the Zambezia District, and stands 25 km from the mouth of the Rio dos Bons Sinais (or "River of the Good Signs"). The river was named when Vasco da Gama, on his way to India, reached it and saw "good signs" that he was on the right path. The town was at the farthest extent of Dr. David Livingstone's famous journey through Africa.

The town originated as a Swahili trade centre. It remains an important town with a major hospital, two cathedrals and a large mosque.