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Manica, Mozambique

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Manica is a market town in western Mozambique, lying west of Chimoio in the province of Manica. Originally the centre of the Kingdom of Manica, it grew around the gold trade but is now best known for the Chinamapere rock paintings. The Penha Longa Mountains lie north of the town.

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Aerial view of Manica
Aerial view of Manica
Nickname: 
Manica é Nice[citation needed]
Manica, Mozambique is located in Mozambique
Manica, Mozambique
Manica, Mozambique
Location within Mozambique
Coordinates: 18°56′04″S 32°52′32″E
Country Mozambique
ProvincesManica Province
DistrictManica District
Government
Population
 (2006)
 • Total
36,124
Time zoneUTC+2 (CST)
ClimateCwa
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The city has one of the most important railway stations on the Beira–Bulawayo railway.[1]

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