Benguela
Americannoun
noun
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Sourced from South Africa, Benguela sea salt flakes are paper-thin and have a lovely texture, especially when used as a finishing salt.
From Salon • Dec. 4, 2025
Other major upwelling systems include the Humboldt Current off Peru and the Benguela and Canary Currents along the west coast of Africa.
From Science Daily • Nov. 30, 2025
The conflict destroyed the colonial-era Benguela railway line, which is part of the corridor, with only 3% of it in use at the end of the conflict.
From BBC • Dec. 2, 2024
On Saturday in Benguela, a large crowd of protesters holding cardboard placards were shown on social and local media as anti-riot police with batons and helmets patrolled the streets.
From Reuters • Jun. 17, 2023
The island takes its name from the Dutch word for seal, hundreds of which once cavorted in the icy Benguela currents that wash the shores.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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