Fun facts about Cabinda
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The name 'Cabinda' originates from the combination of the term 'Mafuca' with the proper name 'Binda'.
Cabinda
Angola
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.
Cabinda
Angola
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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Cabinda is located on the Atlantic Ocean coast and sits on the right bank of the Bele River.
Cabinda
Angola
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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Ibinda, a Bantu language, is the primary language of both the city and province of Cabinda.
Cabinda
Angola
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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Cabinda hosted the African Men's Basketball Championship in 1999, where the Angola men's national basketball team won the title.
Cabinda
Angola
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