Pemba

American  

[pem-buh] / ˈpɛm bə /

noun

1. an island near the eastern coast of equatorial Africa: formerly part of Zanzibar protectorate; now a part of Tanzania. 164,321; 380 sq. mi. (984 sq. km).

2. Formerly Pôrto Amélia.  a seaport in northeastern Mozambique.

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Pemba British  

/ ˈpɛmbə /

noun

1. an island in the Indian Ocean, off the E coast of Africa north of Zanzibar: part of Tanzania; produces most of the world's cloves. Chief town: Chake Chake. Pop: 362 166 (2002). Area: 984 sq km (380 sq miles)

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Example Sentences

Authorities have told organizers in Cabo Delgado’s cities of Montepuez and Pemba that marches may be allowed on another day when public emotions have calmed down.

From Seattle Times

Pouyanne later dined with Mozambican president Filipe Nyusi in Cabo Delgado’s provincial capital of Pemba before flying out the same day.

From Seattle Times

“She was a very good pilot and very experienced,” Yeti Airlines spokesperson Pemba Sherpa said of Khatiwada.

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Pemba Sherpa, spokesperson for Yeti Airlines, confirmed that both the flight data and the cockpit voice recorders were found.

From Washington Times

Yeti Airlines spokesman Pemba Sherpa said the cause of the crash was under investigation.

From Seattle Times