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Benguela
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Benguela
city, western Angola. The city was founded in 1617 around São Filipe fortress and was one of the bases for Portuguese expansion in Africa. Benguela ... [1 related articles] Found op http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/b/48
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Benguela
Benguela (São Felipe de Benguela, formerly spelled Benguella) is a city in western Angola, south of Luanda, and capital of Benguela Province. It lies on a bay of the same name, in 12° 33’ S., 13° 25’ E. Benguela is one of Angola`s most populous cities. ==History== ===Portuguese rule=== Bengu... Found op http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benguela
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Benguela
Benguela (bengel'u, beng–) , city (1983 est. pop. 155,000), W Angola, on the Atlantic. It is a rail terminus, export point, and commercial, fishing, and adminstrative center. A fort was built there in the late 16th cent., and the city was founded in 1617. Benguela's port played an importan... Found op http://www.infoplease.com/ce6/world/A0807009.html
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