Pongo River (Guinea)
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The Pongo River or Rio Pongo is a river that flows into the Atlantic Ocean near Boffa, Guinea. Its source is located in Fouta Djallon.[1] The surrounding area has also been known as "Pongoland" or "Bongo Country".[2]
History
Rio Pongo became a significant area for the setting up factories in the transatlantic slave trade.[3]
External links
- African Diaspora Archaeology newsletter, Sept. 2006
- BirdLife International factsheet (Rio Pongo estuary, Guinea)
References
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