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The old Portuguese Fort of Jesus, Mombasa, from the harbor. The Sultan's 

 flag flies over the prison. This fort has been the scene of many battles for the 



control of the East Coast. 



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There are only a few camels on Mombasa. These are used for the grinding 



of grain and for the extraction of oil. 



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