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West Cuvette

region, Republic of the Congo
Also known as: Cuvette Oueste
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West Cuvette is a region in the Republic of the Congo, located in west-central Africa. It was formerly part of the larger Cuvette region, which was divided in 1997 into Cuvette (East Cuvette) and West Cuvette. West Cuvette borders Gabon to the west, and its capital is Ewo. This region lies within the Congo River basin, characterized by numerous slow-moving tributaries, permanent swamps, and low-lying areas prone to flooding. While cassava is a primary traditional crop, cash crops like coffee, rice, cacao, and palms are also cultivated. West Cuvette possesses unexploited timber and gold resources in its northern areas.1

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  1. Cuvette
  2. Congo basin
  3. Democratic Republic of the Congo - Resources and power
  4. Republic of the Congo - Drainage

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