Beira is the capital of Sofala province. The city has little industry and most of the damage has been caused by the almost 30 years of war. The people are friendly and making the best of what they have. Being more isolated they will take much longer to recover than Maputo which gets the benefit of new industry and more aid.
The is progress but it is slow. The high rainfall is a problem in the area with malaria being common and outbreaks of cholera occur regularly.
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| The Grand Hotel and Casino has seen better days | School of Arts | Tree lined streets | Praca do Municipio |
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| Ships wrecked during Rhodesian war | Rubbish lies around openly - they are trying to collect it | Roadside vendors are everywhere | Aids is taken very seriously |
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| Bay at low tide | Companies are rehabilitating buildings | The house next door | Not all vehicles are roadworthy |
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| The happiest little chap I have ever met | Doug - Motel Bispo pub | Fisherman go out to sea on the outgoing tide | Drainage is a problem |