Xangongo

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Xangongo is a town in Cunene Province, Angola. It is located at around 16°45′0″S, 14°58′60″E. It was also the site of considerable fighting in the war for the independence of Namibia (Southwest Africa) and the Angolan Civil War.

[edit] Xangongo and SWAPO

Xangongo was the headquarters of SWAPO's "northwestern front." A South African military operation called " Operation Protea" occurred on August 23, 1981. It's aim was to destroy SWAPO in the Angolan towns of Xangongo and Ongiva. It was very successful and significantly boosted the South African military operations against both SWAPO and the Angolan military.

[edit] Transport

The area is served by Xangongo Airport.

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