a small state of Eastern Africa, in the territory of Monomotapa. It is generally mountainous, but is in many parts fertile, and affords pasturage to large herds of cattle. A considerable trade is carried on with the Portuguese, who exchange silk, linen, and iron, for gold, ivory, and copper, which are the chief articles of native produce. The capital of the same name is about eight days' journey W.N.W. from Sofala, in S. Lat. 18. 45., E. Long. 32. 50. Here the Portuguese have a fort with a small garrison of soldiers.