Cauca

American

[kou-kah] / ˈkaʊ kɑ /

noun

a river in W Colombia: tributary of the Magdalena. 600 miles (965 km) long.

Cauca British

/ ˈkauka /

noun

a river in W Colombia, rising in the northwest and flowing north to the Magdalena River. Length: about 1350 km (840 miles)

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There were 12 attacks in the Cauca region and seven in the Valle del Cauca region, the ministry said.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2025

The battle occurred in the dense rainforests of Valle del Cauca, western Colombia.

From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2024

An initial series of talks took place on Sunday in Colombia's southwestern Cauca region, with delegates from the European Union, United Nations and Organisation of American States in attendance.

From BBC • Sep. 19, 2023

Occupying the Castilla sugarcane farm in Cauca with 450 others, he said his group had taken inspiration from Petro's promises, but acknowledged indigenous leadership may be misinterpreting the pledges.

From Reuters • Sep. 30, 2022

Small steamers also navigate the lower Cauca and Nechi rivers, and a limited service is maintained on the upper Cauca.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 6 "Cockaigne" to "Columbus, Christopher" by Various

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