Santa Antonio | |
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 Bazaruto Archipelago (Benguerra center, to the right of Bazaruto island) | |
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| Geography | |
| Location | Indian Ocean |
| Coordinates | 21°51′59″S 35°26′24″E / 21.86639°S 35.44000°E |
| Archipelago | Bazaruto |
| Area | 55 km2 (21 sq mi) |
| Length | 11 km (6.8 mi) |
| Width | 5.5 km (3.42 mi) |
| Administration | |
Mozambique | |
Benguerra (Portuguese pronunciation: [bẽˈɡɛʁa]) is the second largest island in the Bazaruto Archipelago of southern Mozambique. The island is approximately 55 km2 (21 sq mi) and lies 14 kilometres (8.7 mi) offshore. Portuguese explorers also gave the island the name Santo António.[1] It is famous for its unspoiled white beaches, dive sites, luxury resorts, horseback riding and fishing.