Mussulo Island

#47 among destinations in Angola

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Mussulo is a peninsula and a commune, with a population of 7,798, located south of Luanda, Angola. It is part of the municipality of Belas, province of Luanda. It is actually a spit created by sediments from the Cuanza River, moved north by the Benguela Current. It is about 30 km long, at most 3 km wide, and at the narrowest parts in the south of the peninsula, less than 100 metres. ()

Local name: Mussulo Coordinates: 8°57'43"S, 13°3'23"E

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Mussulo Island – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: National Museum of Slavery.

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Local slavery and slave trade history
National Museum of Slavery
85 min walk • The National Museum of Slavery in Angola stands as a poignant testament to a harrowing chapter in human history. Situated in the coastal town of Morro da Cruz, just outside the capital city of Luanda, this museum was established to preserve the memory and legacy of the...