Apostolic Prefecture of Cubango | |
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Apostolic Prefecture of Upper Cimbebasia in Portuguese Angola | |
Country | Angola |
History | |
Founded | 3 July 1879 |
The Apostolic Prefecture of Cubango in Angola was an exempt Latin Catholic missionary pre-diocesan jurisdiction in present Angola.
Cubango may refer to the following places and jurisdictions :
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