List three factors that led to the location of Mombasa as a city and port.

      

List three factors that led to the location of Mombasa as a city and port.

  

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gideon
- The site was strategic calling point for early traders to and from East Africa.
- The island provided a good defensive site against external aggression.
- The coral limestone found in the area was used for building.
- The fland land was ideal for construction of buildings.
- The two rivers Mwachi and Kombeni provided fresh water for the settlers.
- The deep water at the kilindini Creek provided a well sheltered natural harbour.
- Mombasa has a large and rich hinterland which covers Kenya Rwanda and Southern Sudan.
gideon1 answered the question on October 4, 2017 at 04:58


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