Mombasa

Mombasa is a coastal city in southeastern Kenya along the Indian Ocean. It is the country's oldest and second-largest city, with a population of about 1,208,333 people. The city has a rich history, having been controlled by many countries due to its strategic location. Mombasa's location on the Indian Ocean made it a historical trading centre, and it has been a key node in the complex and far-reaching Indian Ocean trading networks. Today, Mombasa is a tourism-based town, home to one of the state houses, with an extra-large port and an international airport. The city has many historical and cultural attractions, including Fort Jesus, a museum built by the Portuguese, and a Hindu temple with a gilded dome. Mombasa's old city is strongly Middle Eastern, with narrow streets, high houses with carved ornamental balconies, and mosques and temples