Estuário do Espírito Santo

The Estuário do Espírito Santo is an estuary on the western bank of Maputo Bay, Mozambique where four rivers flow: the Tembe, Mbuluzi, Matola and Infulene Rivers. Its maximum depth is 11 meters, with the channels dredged.^[1]

The north bank of this estuary has a large economic activity, ending in a large commercial and fishing port. The part of the municipality of Matola is highly industrialized, including an old oil refinery, a cement factory, salinas and other activities.

The part of the margins not modified by man is populated by

fisheries, since there is an abundance of shrimp and other seafoods

.

Toponymy

The term estuario de Espíritu Santo refers to the old name of the Matola River, which was known in Portuguese as Río Espírito Santo.^[2]

References

^ Maputo Port Development Company. "Maputo Port Layout & Data". Retrieved 6 December 2012.
^ Matsinhe, Isaac Isaias (1989). "Country Contribution, Mozambique" (PDF). International Course on Port Management: 20. Retrieved 6 December 2012.^{[dead link]}

[B-1] Maputo Port Development Company. "Maputo Port Layout & Data". Retrieved 6 December 2012.

[A-2] Matsinhe, Isaac Isaias (1989). "Country Contribution, Mozambique" (PDF). International Course on Port Management: 20. Retrieved 6 December 2012.^{[dead link]}

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