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The Kwanza River,[2] also known as the Coanza,[3] the Quanza,[3] and the Cuanza, is one of the longest rivers in Angola. It empties into the Atlantic Ocean just south of the national capital Luanda.

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Kwanza River Cuanza, Coanza, Quanza,
Kwanza River and tributaries
Location
Angola	Country
Physical characteristics
Source	Bie Plateau[1]
• location	Central Angola
• elevation	1,234 m (4,049 ft)
Mouth	Atlantic Ocean
• location	60 km (37 mi) south of Luanda
• coordinates	9°21′S 13°9′E
Length	960 km (600 mi)[1]
Discharge
• average	26.4km3/year
Basin features
Tributaries
• left	Kukema, Cunhinga, Ngango, Cutato
• right	Cuiva, Luando, Cuige, Lucala
Waterbodies	Cambambe reservoir

Geography

The river is navigable for about 150 miles (240 km) from its mouth, located 60 kilometers (37 mi) south of Luanda. Its tributaries included the Cutato and Lucala.

History

The river's navigable lower course was the original route of Portugal invasion into northern Angola.

The Capanda Dam in Malanje Province was finished in 2004, providing hydroelectric power to the region and assisting its irrigation. The Cambambe Hydroelectric Power Station also lies on the river, with the Lauca Dam under construction. The Barra do Kwanza, the mouth of the river is gradually being developed for tourism, including a golf course.

The Church of Nossa Senhora da Victoria stands near the banks of the Kwanza River in Massanganu, Province of Cuanza-Norte, Angola.[4]

Wildlife

Rich biodiversity has been found in the Angolan river, according to research reported on the Science and Development Network website. Angola's first biodiversity tally of the Kwanza River has so far found 50 fish species. Researchers from the National Fishing Research Institute and the South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity say genetic testing may reveal new species.[5] Sportfishing includes tarpon.

Legacy

Angola's currency, the kwanza, is named after the river.[2][6] The river is also the namesake of the provinces of Cuanza Norte ("Cuanza North") and Cuanza Sul ("Cuanza South").

See also

• Quissama National Park, to the south of the river

References

Citations

Bibliography

• "Coanza" , 'Encyclopædia Britannica, 9th ed., Vol. VI, New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1878, p. 81.

External links

• Map of the Cuanza River basin at Water Resources eAtlas

На других языках

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[de] Cuanza

Der Cuanza oder Kwanza ist ein 965 km langer Strom in Angola, Afrika.

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- [en] Cuanza River

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[it] Cuanza

Il Cuanza è un fiume dell'Angola lungo circa 965 km.

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[ru] Кванза (река)

Ква́нза — река в Анголе. Впадает в Атлантический океан к югу от столицы страны, Луанды. Длина — 965 км, площадь бассейна — 152 570 км². Основное направление течения — северо-запад.

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