a country of Africa, has the maritime kingdom of Sofala on the east, the river Del Spiritu Santo on the south, the mountains of Cafraria on the west, and the river Cauca on the north, which parts it from Monomugli. The air of this country is very temperate; the land fertile in pastures and all the necessaries of life, being watered by several rivers. The inhabitants are rich in black cattle, which they value more than gold. They have a vast number of elephants, as appears from the great quantity of ivory that is exported from thence. There is also a considerable trade in gold dust.—The inhabitants are lovers of war, which is the employment followed by all those who do not apply themselves to commerce. This country is divided into seven provinces or petty kingdoms, vassals to the king; viz. Monomotapa Proper, Quivievo, Manica, Inhambana, Inhemiri, Sabia, and Sofala.