Cunene Province, Administrative province in southern Angola
Cunene is a province in southern Angola that spans vast plateau and savanna lands. The Cunene River forms the natural boundary with Namibia and separates the two countries.
The province experienced territorial conflicts during World War I between 1914 and 1915, with a temporary German occupation. This period shaped the regional boundaries and political structures that followed.
The Ovambo people shape daily life here through herding practices and traditions passed down through generations. This way of living remains visible in the villages and across the pastoral lands.
The region is divided into six administrative municipalities, with Ondjiva serving as the administrative hub. Visitors will find that most towns are spread across long distances, requiring time to travel between them.
The population lives predominantly in rural areas where traditional herding shapes the landscape and daily rhythms. This high rural concentration makes this one of the least urbanized regions in the country.
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