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1. www.britannica.com › place › KinshasaKinshasa | Map, Population, Region, & Facts | Britannica

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   4 days ago · Kinshasa, largest city and capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It lies about 320 miles (515 km) from the Atlantic Ocean on the south bank of the Congo River. One of the largest cities of sub-Saharan Africa, it is a special political unit equivalent to a Congolese region, with its own.

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2. www.britannica.com › place › Democratic-Republic-ofDemocratic Republic of the Congo - Encyclopedia Britannica

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   4 days ago · Geography and history of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with maps, statistics, and a survey of its people, economy, and government. The country, located in central Africa, has a 25-mile (40-km) coastline on the Atlantic Ocean but is otherwise landlocked. The capital of the country is Kinshasa.

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3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › DR_Congo_national_footballDR Congo national football team - Wikipedia

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   2 days ago · The DR Congo national football team (French: Équipe nationale de football de la République démocratique du Congo), recognised by FIFA as Congo DR, represents the Democratic Republic of the Congo in men's international football and it is controlled by the Congolese Association Football Federation. They are nicknamed Les Léopards, meaning The ...

4. fr.wikipedia.org › wiki › République_démocratiqueRépublique démocratique du Congo — Wikipédia

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   1 day ago · La république démocratique du Congo s'étend de l' océan Atlantique au plateau de l'Est, et correspond à la majeure partie du bassin du fleuve Congo, véritable colonne vertébrale du pays.

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   • Fête nationale: 30 juin

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   • Hymne: Debout Congolais

5. www.britannica.com › place › Democratic-Republic-ofDemocratic Republic of the Congo - Colonialism, Civil War ...

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   4 days ago · Democratic Republic of the Congo - Colonialism, Civil War, Conflict: The country that began as a king’s private domain (the Congo Free State), evolved into a colony (the Belgian Congo), became independent in 1960 (as the Republic of the Congo), and later underwent several name changes (to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, then to Zaire ...

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   2 days ago · Patrice Émery Lumumba [e] (/ l ʊ ˈ m ʊ m b ə / ⓘ; [3] 2 July 1925 – 17 January 1961), born Isaïe Tasumbu Tawosa, [4] was a Congolese politician and independence leader who served as the first prime minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (then known as the Republic of the Congo) from June until September 1960, following the ...

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   Where is Kinshasa located?

   • Kinshasa, largest city and capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It lies about 320 miles (515 km) from the Atlantic Ocean on the south bank of the Congo River. One of the largest cities of sub-Saharan Africa, it is a special political unit equivalent to a Congolese region, with its own governor.

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   What is the DR Congo national football team?

   • The DR Congo national football team (French: Équipe nationale de football de la République démocratique du Congo), recognised by FIFA as Congo DR, represents the Democratic Republic of the Congo in men's international football and it is controlled by the Congolese Association Football Federation.

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   Where is the Democratic Republic of the Congo located?

   • Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), country located in central Africa. Officially known as the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the country has a 25-mile (40-km) coastline on the Atlantic Ocean but is otherwise landlocked. It is the second largest country on the continent; only Algeria is larger.

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   How big is Kinshasa?

   • The most heavily inhabited area of Kinshasa covers 58 square miles (about 150 square km). The total area subject to city government, much of it sparsely populated, is 3,848 square miles (9,965 square km). Pop. (2005 est.) 5,717,000. Kinshasa spreads out southward from the shoreline of the Congo River at Malebo Pool, a widening of the river.

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   What is Kinshasa known for?

   • The eastern sector (known before 1966 as Léo-Est), of which the wide Boulevard du 30-Juin forms the main artery, is a major commercial area. The waterfront, along Kinshasa’s northern edge, is lined with quays and large warehouses. Ndolo, east of Gombe, comprises a complex of port facilities and industrial plants.

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   How many people live in Kinshasa?

   • The population of Kinshasa grew slowly at first (from 5,000 people in 1889 to 23,000 in 1923) but increased rapidly after 1940; after 1950 it doubled about every five years and by the beginning of the 21st century was approaching 5,000,000, a great many of whom lived in the squatting zones.

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8. reliefweb.int › report › democratic-republic-congoWhy is the Democratic Republic of Congo wracked by conflict?

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   3 days ago · The Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) crisis stems from a series of post-colonial battles from power, which began after the country gained independence from Belgium in 1960.