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The name 'Cabinda' originates from the combination of the term 'Mafuca' with the proper name 'Binda'.

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Cabinda

Angola

Country
Angola
Population
598.0K
Coordinates
-5.55, 12.19
424th most populous city in the world

Cabinda, also known as Chioua, is a city and a municipality in the Cabinda Province, an exclave of Angola. It is the administrative capital of Cabinda. Angolan sovereignty over Cabinda is disputed by the secessionist Republic of Cabinda.

From the “Etymology” section

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In 1883, Cabinda was formally founded by the Portuguese after the signing of the Treaty of Simulambuco.

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Cabinda

Angola

Country
Angola
Population
598.0K
Coordinates
-5.55, 12.19
424th most populous city in the world

Cabinda, also known as Chioua, is a city and a municipality in the Cabinda Province, an exclave of Angola. It is the administrative capital of Cabinda. Angolan sovereignty over Cabinda is disputed by the secessionist Republic of Cabinda.

From the “History” section

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Photo: Le Schéma · CC BY 4.0

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Cabinda is located on the Atlantic Ocean coast and sits on the right bank of the Bele River.

Cabinda
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Cabinda

Angola

Country
Angola
Population
598.0K
Coordinates
-5.55, 12.19
424th most populous city in the world

Cabinda, also known as Chioua, is a city and a municipality in the Cabinda Province, an exclave of Angola. It is the administrative capital of Cabinda. Angolan sovereignty over Cabinda is disputed by the secessionist Republic of Cabinda.

From the “Geography” section

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Photo: Le Schéma · CC BY 4.0

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Ibinda, a Bantu language, is the primary language of both the city and province of Cabinda.

Cabinda
Angola
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Cabinda

Angola

Country
Angola
Population
598.0K
Coordinates
-5.55, 12.19
424th most populous city in the world

Cabinda, also known as Chioua, is a city and a municipality in the Cabinda Province, an exclave of Angola. It is the administrative capital of Cabinda. Angolan sovereignty over Cabinda is disputed by the secessionist Republic of Cabinda.

From the “Language” section

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Photo: Le Schéma · CC BY 4.0

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Cabinda hosted the African Men's Basketball Championship in 1999, where the Angola men's national basketball team won the title.

Cabinda
Angola
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Cabinda

Angola

Country
Angola
Population
598.0K
Coordinates
-5.55, 12.19
424th most populous city in the world

Cabinda, also known as Chioua, is a city and a municipality in the Cabinda Province, an exclave of Angola. It is the administrative capital of Cabinda. Angolan sovereignty over Cabinda is disputed by the secessionist Republic of Cabinda.

From the “History” section

Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Photo: Le Schéma · CC BY 4.0

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