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Why is the city of Mombasa called Mombasa?
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It’s a Swahili word meaning “the place of sugar”. The city is located on the Indian Ocean coast of Kenya. Sugar cane was grown in the area as early as the 16th century. In the late 19th century, the city became a major center for the production of sugar, and today, it is a major port for the transport of sugar and other commodities.