Mafia Island

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General Data 2018

CapitalAreaPop.Desem./Unem.LocalPref./Mayor
Kilindoni424 km²40 8016,7%Índico / IndianHugo Passos


On the coast of Tanzania, south of Zanzibar archipelago in the Indian Ocean, facing the Rufiji river delta and 25 km from the African continent the Mafia Island is a little-known pearl in the world and an overseas territory of the Kingdom of Gaston. In addition to an amazing nature with deserted beaches and a unique biodiversity, the island also has historic remains with ruins ranging from the 11th to the 18th century. Surrounded by other quiet islands, the island is a popular location for scuba diving. Most people live from fishery and agriculture.

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