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Bié Province facts for kids

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Bié is a province in Angola, a country in Africa. It's located in the central part of Angola, on a high area called the Bié Plateau. The capital city of Bié Province is Kuito. About 800,000 people live here.

Climate and Farming

The weather in Bié is quite cool and fresh. There's a lot of rain, which is great for farming! The soil here is very fertile, meaning it's excellent for growing crops. Farmers in Bié grow things like corn, sugar cane, rice, coffee, and peanuts.

Geography

The Cuanza River is an important river that flows right through Bié Province.

History and Challenges

Bié Province was greatly affected by the Angolan Civil War. This conflict caused many problems for the people living there. Farming stopped in several areas, and many people moved from the countryside to the cities to find safety. The capital city, Kuito, was partly damaged during the war.


Images for kids

  • Cidade do kuito

    Kuito, the capital city of Bié Province.

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Provincia de Bié para niños

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