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The Bazaruto Archipelago is a group of six islands off the coast of southern Mozambique. They lie within Bazaruto National Park and are known for their white sand beaches. Bazaruto, with sand dunes, is the largest island. Coral reefs around Magaruque and Santa Carolina islands protect rare marine animals, like dugongs. The wetlands, forests and grasslands of Benguerra Island's interior are home to many bird species.