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  o the North of GAZA is the Province of manica and to the south the province of Maputo; to the West South Africa and to the East the Province of Inhambane and the Indian Ocean. Gaza itself is a flat green plain stretching along the mouths of the rivers Limpopo and Changane, rising only in altitude when nearing the South African border.
 ts geographical situation and the fact that it has the warmest waters of the northern beaches make it an obligatory stop for those traveling from Maputo or South Africa or Swaziland.
 t a distance of only 224km from the city of Maputo,Gaza, the capital of which is Xai Xai, is greatly sought after as an ideal place for a holiday or simply a relaxing weekend as it offers numerous attractions including beautiful beaches , well equipped tourist complexes, and the spectacular estuary of the river Limpopo.
number of hotels also provide excellent conditions for holding business meetings and other events.
he main ethnic groups are the Changana and the Chopi.
Gaza is the largest Palestinian City and the temporary administrative capital residence of the Palestinian National Authority.
After years of occupation and denial of its historical identity, Gaza is now recollect-ing its flourishing past: archaeological research as well as ancient writings have proved that Gaza is one of the oldest cities in the world. Situated in a strategic location on the trade routes between Asia and Africa, between the desert in the South and the Mediterranean climate in the North, Gaza is a very fertile land that has always been an important destination for travelers by land and sea. As a crossroad city Gaza was also a wealthy trading place that has been coveted and regularly captured by successive waves of armies. However, symbols of the struggle of the Palestinians, the citizens of Gaza have shown their determination and vitality. After years of Israeli occupation, Gazans are now fighting in rebuilding their city. A lot has already been done and one can enjoy the beautiful seashore and wonderful hospitality of the Gazans.
Like the Phoenix, symbol of Gaza, the city is born again from its ashes and is taking on a new lease of life.
About Gaza City:
- Gaza is located at 34o-longitude and 31o-latitude.
- The area of the city is 45 km2.
- The number of inhabitants is about 400,000 people.
- The city has three universities with a total of 28.500 students.
- Three different currencies are used: US dollar, Jordanian dinar and new Israeli shekel.
- The gross domestic product per capita is (US$, 1997) 1,763.
- The annual average tempe-rature of the city is 20.3o C.
- The highest temperature is in summer and reaches 32o C.
- The lowest temperature is in winter and reaches 6o C.
- The annual average wind speed is 19 knots.
- The highest wind speed is in winter and reaches 60 knots.
- The annual average rainfall is 350 - 400 mm.
- The prevailing wind is from the southwest.
Gaza Strip
Arriving in Gaza:
By air:
Gaza International Airport, 40 km south of Gaza.
Ben Gourion Airport, Tel Aviv, 75 km north of Gaza.
By car:
Northern access:
Erez crossing point (border with Israel).
Southern access:
Rafah cros-sing point (border with Egypt).
By taxis:
There are regular collective taxis between Gaza, Ramallah, Jerusalem and Hebron.
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