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Tete , town (1997 pop. 101,984), capital of Tete province, W central Mozambique, on the Zambezi River. It is a trade center; coal mines are at nearby Moatize. Founded by the Portuguese in 1531, Tete long served as headquarters for traders, slave-raiders, and gold prospectors.

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Tete, Mozambique A province and a town meaning ‘Reed’. The town lies on the Zambezi River.

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