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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Pemba

"This is a true self-rescue,'" said Pemba Sherpa, executive director of 8K Expeditions which was overseeing search efforts.

From BBC ● Jun. 4, 2026

"He was crawling down," Pemba Sherpa of 8K Expeditions, which was overseeing search and rescue efforts, told AFP.

From Barron's ● Jun. 4, 2026

Many chose to move onto the islands of the coast, particularly Pemba, Mafia, and Zanzibar.

From Textbooks ● Apr. 19, 2023

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 ● Mar. 17, 2023

During the trek to Base Camp, a young Sherpa named Pemba rolled up her sleeping bag every morning and packed her rucksack for her.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer