East Cuvette

region, Republic of the Congo

Also known as: Cuvette Est

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The Cuvette region, formerly part of northern Congo (Brazzaville), is now divided into two regions: Cuvette (formerly East Cuvette) and West Cuvette. Located in the northwestern part of the Congo River basin, much of this area is characterized by permanent swamp and marsh or low-lying land prone to flooding. Cassava is the primary traditional crop, with cash crops including coffee, rice, cacao, and palms. The region has navigable rivers and airfields, making river transport essential for communication, especially in the cuvette (literally "saucer" or "shallow bowl").123

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Cuvette
…into two regions: Cuvette (formerly East Cuvette [Cuvette Est]), bordered by Congo (Kinshasa) to the southeast; and West Cuvette (Cuvette Oueste), bordered by Gabon to the west. The capital of Cuvette is Owando, while the capital of West Cuvette is Ewo.
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…into two regions: Cuvette (formerly East Cuvette [Cuvette Est]), bordered by Congo (Kinshasa) to the southeast; and West Cuvette (Cuvette Oueste), bordered by Gabon to the west. The capital of Cuvette is Owando, while the capital of West Cuvette is Ewo.
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