Pemba

UK: /ˈpɛmbə/ US: (pem′bə)

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Pem•ba  (pem′bə), n. 

1. Place Names an island near the E coast of equatorial Africa: formerly part of Zanzibar protectorate;
   now a part of Tanzania. 164,321;
   380 sq. mi. (984 sq. km).
2. Place Names Formerly, Pôrto Amélia. a seaport in NE Mozambique. 7520.

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Pemba / 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)