Eastern Africa refers to the region located on the eastern coast of the African continent. It includes present-day countries such as Kenya, Tanzania, Somalia, Ethiopia, and Mozambique.
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Swahili Coast: The coastal region along East Africa where Swahili culture developed due to interactions with Arab traders.
Great Zimbabwe: An ancient city-state located in present-day Zimbabwe that thrived due to its involvement in long-distance trade networks.
Kilwa Sultanate: A powerful medieval city-state on an island off the coast of present-day Tanzania known for its role in Indian Ocean trade.