Sofala [suˈfalɐ], at present known as Nova Sofala [ˈnovɐ suˈfalɐ], used to be the chief seaport of the Mwenemutapa Kingdom, [dubious – discuss] whose capital was at Mount Fura. It is located on the Sofala Bank in Sofala Province of Mozambique. The first recorded use of this port town was by Mogadishan merchants. [1] .

Sofala is a village in New South Wales, Australia, 255 kilometres (158 mi) north-west of Sydney, within Bathurst Regional Council. It is located beside the Turon River.

Sofala Province, in central-eastern Mozambique, covers an area of 68,018 square kilometres (26,262 sq mi). The province is bordered to the north by Tete Province, to the northeast by Zambezia Province, to the south by Inhambane Province, and to the west by Manica Province.

Tucked alongside the picturesque Turon River in Central West NSW, Sofala is a small historic village that's big on history. Considered to be Australia’s oldest surviving gold rush town, after gold was discovered here in 1851, it's now home to just over 200 people.

Sofala, historic seaport situated at the mouth of the Sofala River on the coast of what was Portuguese East Africa, now Mozambique. Once the first town of the Portuguese possessions of eastern Africa, Sofala declined rapidly in importance after 1890, when Beira was established about 20 miles (30 km) north

Apr 30, 2024 · Things to Do in Sofala Province, Mozambique: See Tripadvisor's 1,246 traveler reviews and photos of Sofala Province tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in April.

Sofala is a central province of Mozambique, known predominantly for its historic trade cities and a coastline that stretches along the Indian Ocean. General Description: The province features a mix of coastal lowlands and inland plains, with the notable Zambezi River flowing through it and emptying into the Indian Ocean.

Oct 12, 2024 · Sofala, a key port on the Swahili Coast of East Africa, holds a rich history as a major trading hub that facilitated connections between Africa, Arabia, and Asia.

Sofala, at present known as Nova Sofala, used to be the chief seaport of the Mwenemutapa Kingdom, whose capital was at Mount Fura. It is located on the Sofala Bank in Sofala Province of Mozambique.

About 45km from Bathurst, Sofala claims to be Australia’s oldest surviving gold-rush town. In the mid-1800s thousands of people sought their fortune here and frequented the numerous hotels.