Fun facts about Benguela
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Benguela was founded in 1617 as São Felipe de Benguela by the Portuguese under Manuel Cerveira Pereira.
Benguela
Angola
Benguela is a city in western Angola, capital of Benguela Province. Benguela is one of Angola's most populous cities with a population of 555,124 in the city and 561,775 in the municipality, at the 2014 census.
From the “History” section
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The Benguela Railway was built in the early 20th century by Portugal to connect the city and Lobito to the interior.
Benguela
Angola
Benguela is a city in western Angola, capital of Benguela Province. Benguela is one of Angola's most populous cities with a population of 555,124 in the city and 561,775 in the municipality, at the 2014 census.
From the “History” section
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Benguela was one of the centres of Portuguese trade to the African interior.
Benguela
Angola
Benguela is a city in western Angola, capital of Benguela Province. Benguela is one of Angola's most populous cities with a population of 555,124 in the city and 561,775 in the municipality, at the 2014 census.
From the “Economy” section
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The Universidade Katyavala Bwila and Ruvandro Ferreira was founded in 2009.
Benguela
Angola
Benguela is a city in western Angola, capital of Benguela Province. Benguela is one of Angola's most populous cities with a population of 555,124 in the city and 561,775 in the municipality, at the 2014 census.
From the “Education” section
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Leila Lopes, born in 1986, was Miss Angola 2010 and Miss Universe 2011.
Benguela
Angola
Benguela is a city in western Angola, capital of Benguela Province. Benguela is one of Angola's most populous cities with a population of 555,124 in the city and 561,775 in the municipality, at the 2014 census.
From the “Notable residents” section
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