Lamu Archipelago
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| Waters | Indian Ocean | |
| Geographical location | 2 ° 6 ′ S , 41 ° 1 ′ E | |
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| Number of islands | 5 | |
The Lamu Archipelago is located in the Indian Ocean on the north coast of Kenya . The archipelago consists of the islands of Lamu , Pate , Mande and belongs to the Kenyan Lamu County . In addition to the three larger islands, the Lamu Archipelago also includes a few smaller islands, such as Kiwayu and Manda Toto . The most important place in the archipelago, Lamu Town is part of the UNESCO World Heritage .
The history of the archipelago, which was shaped by the Swahili society , is linked to trade with Arab and Portuguese merchants.