Xai-Xai & The Lagoon Coast (1)

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Xai-Xai is the capital of Gaza Province, a long town that stretches along the highway.
In summer, the scarlet flamboyant trees flower along the streets and the markets are lively, but there's not that much in the way of cultural and historical attractions.


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The area is very popular with fishermen, and during South African school holidays becomes annoyingly crowded.
Xai-Xai, like Maputo, grew in the early 1900s.
A sister port to the port of Maputo was built here, and construction began on the legendary Gaza Railway Line, which was intended to link to the great South African Railways one day but never did, only making it to Languene.


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Linking southern Mozambique to the northern bank of the Rio Incomati, the bridge that arches over the river was built in 1964, increasing the town's strategic location as a supply centre.
The bridge was washed away completely in the 2000 floods.
Xai-Xai was flooded with 3 m water, leaving many people homeless and without basic services and supplies.


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