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3 unusual facts about Republic of Cabinda


Cabinda

Republic of Cabinda, Cabinda Free State self-proclaimed government which claims sovereignty over Cabinda

Republic of Cabinda

Cabinda is a territory of 7,284 square kilometres in west central Africa with a population of 264,584 in 2006 (estimate), divided between four municipalities of Belize (population: 17,693), Buco Zau (40,019), Cabinda (185,924) and Cacongo (20,948).

On 8 January 2010, while being escorted by Angolan forces in Cabinda, the team bus of the Togo national football team was attacked by gunmen as it travelled to the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations tournament.



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