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

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   Sep 21, 2024 · 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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   Jun 30, 2023 · From Kinshasa, visitors can embark on boat trips to explore the awe-inspiring beauty of the Congo River, one of the world’s largest and most powerful rivers. These 32 facts offer a glimpse into the rich culture, history, and vibrant life of Kinshasa.

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   Sep 7, 2021 · Kinshasa is the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). It is located on the Congo River, directly opposite Brazzaville.

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   Kinshasa (; French: [kinʃasa]; Lingala: Kinsásá), formerly named Léopoldville until 30 June 1966, is the capital and largest city of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Once a site of fishing and trading villages along the Congo River, Kinshasa is now one of the world's fastest-growing megacities.

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   Kinshasa (/ kɪnˈʃɑːsə /; French: [kinʃasa]; Lingala: Kinsásá), formerly named Léopoldville until 30 June 1966, is the capital and largest city of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Once a site of fishing and trading villages along the Congo River, Kinshasa is now one of the world's fastest-growing megacities.

6. ontheworldmap.com › city › kinshasaKinshasa Map | Democratic Republic of the Congo - World Maps

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   May 19, 2021 · Kinshasa Map | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Detailed Maps of Kinshasa. Click to see large. Kinshasa Location Map. Full size. Online Map of Kinshasa. +. −. i. About Kinshasa. The Facts: Province: Kinshasa. Population: ~ 15,000,000. Metropolitan population: ~ 17,000,000. Last Updated: May 19, 2021. . Maps of DR Congo. Map of DR Congo.

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   What does Kinshasa mean?

   • (lit. 'Kin the beautiful') Kinshasa (/ kɪnˈʃɑːsə /; French: [kinʃasa]; Lingala: Kinsásá), formerly named Léopoldville until 30 June 1966, is the capital and largest city of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Once a site of fishing and trading villages along the Congo River, Kinshasa is now one of the world's fastest-growing megacities.

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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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   Is Kinshasa a capital city?

   • Kinshasa is the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). It is located on the Congo River, directly opposite Brazzaville, the capital of the Republic of the Congo, making the area the only place in which two capital cities are situated on opposite banks of the same river, so close to each other that they are in sight of each other.

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   Why is Kinshasa important?

   • Meanwhile, In Koli Jean Bofane's novel Congo Inc.: Bismarck's Testament the city serves as a microcosm of post-colonial Congo, exploring themes of globalization, political corruption, and environmental degradation. The music scene of Kinshasa has also made a significant impact on popular culture.

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   Is Kinshasa a primate city?

   • Kinshasa is also the primate city of the DRC with a population several times larger than the next-largest city, Lubumbashi. The United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, known by its French acronym MONUSCO (formerly MONUC) has its headquarters in Kinshasa.

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   Is Kinshasa a city of music?

   • N'Djili International Airport is the largest airport in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and ranks 37th in Africa in terms of passengers carried, with 12 international flights per day. In December 2015, Kinshasa was designated as a City of Music by UNESCO and has been a member of the Creative Cities Network since then.

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   Kinshasa kēnˈshäsə [key], city (1984 pop. 2,664,309), capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, W Congo, a port on Pool Malebo of the Congo River. It is the Congo's largest city and its administrative, communications, and commercial center.