Kinshasa

Geography

Kinshasa is a city of sharp contrasts, with posh residential and commercial areas, two universities, and sprawling slums coexisting side by side.

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It is located along the southern bank of the Congo River, directly opposite the city of Brazzaville, capital of the Republic of the Congo. Kinshasa is located at 4°16' South, 15°17' East (-4.2667, 15.28333).

Related Topics:
Congo River - Brazzaville - Republic of the Congo

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Major areas of the city include the Cité de l'OUA, home to the Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Zone de Matonge, known internationally for its nightlife, and the residential area of Gombe. The city has a major river port at Beach Ngobila with ferries to Brazzaville and Bangui, a railway to Matadi and N'Djili Airport.

Related Topics:
Cité de l'OUA - Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo - Zone de Matonge - Nightlife - Gombe - River port - Beach Ngobila - Ferries - Brazzaville - Bangui - Railway - Matadi - N'Djili Airport

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Notable features of the city include the SOZACOM Building and Hotel Memling skyscrapers, the central market, the Kinshasa Museum and the Kinshasa Fine Arts Academy. The Boulevard du 30 Juin links the areas of the city together.

Related Topics:
SOZACOM Building - Hotel Memling - Skyscraper - Market - Kinshasa Museum - Kinshasa Fine Arts Academy - Boulevard du 30 Juin

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