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Vamizi Island is situated in the far north of Mozambique in the Quirimbas Archipelago. The island is recognised as one of the leading luxury private islands and conservation projects in East Africa and the Indian Ocean. Sophy Roberts of the Financial Times wrote (January 2009) 'Vamizi deserves to be the best eco-beach retreat on the planet. It's certainly the best sand I have ever seen'. == History == Vamizi Island, then called Amisa, was visited by Arab sailors during the 15th century. At the time, the island's population was primarily Muslim. Portuguese traders were attracted to the island by its Maluane cloth industry. Other major industries in Vamizi included the production or collection of indigo, timber, ivory, manna gum and turtle shells. == Biodiversity and conservation == Vamizi is home to more than 180 different species of coral and more than 400 species of reef fish. Much of the island is protected, with several conservation projects in operation. SOURCESWikipedia