Kwango

Kwango is a geographic name used in Central Africa to refer to more than one feature in and around Angola and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In many sources, Kwango is an alternative spelling for Kuando Kubango, the Portuguese name for the Cuando Cubango Province in southeastern Angola. The province's capital is Menongue and it lies in a region characterized by savanna, river basins, and rural communities.

The Kwango River is a river in the Congo Basin associated with the Angola–DRC border region. It lies within the broader Congo River basin and contributes to regional hydrology that includes several tributaries feeding into larger river systems. The river area supports local livelihoods through fishing and agricultural activities.

The name Kwango reflects linguistic variation across the region, with spellings including Kwango, Kuando Kubango, and Cuando Cubango. Its usage varies by language and historical period, with modern official references in Angola favoring Cuando Cubango for the province.