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Kinshasa
About Kinshasa
Kinshasa is the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The bustling city is located along the Congo River, directly opposite the city of Brazzaville, the capital of the Republic of the Congo. It is a city of contrast between well developed areas and sprawling slums.
Local highlights
Explore the city
- See the Cité de l'OUA with the Government buildings
- See the residential area of Gombe with the shops and restaurants
- Zone de Matonge, known internationally for its nightlife
- The Boulevard du 30 Juin which links the different city areas
- Visit the central market
- The Kinshasa Museum
- The Kinshasa Fine Arts Academy
Highlights in the vicinity
- The Congo River. If you have the time try to take a barge along the Congo River from Kinshasa to Kisangani.
- Zongo Falls
Good to know
- No. of inhabitants: 7.5 Million
- Timezone: UTC +1
- Weather: hot the year round
- The history of the Democratic Republic of the Congo has been one of civil war and corruption. The civil war has left many of its citizens suffer every day from disease, hunger and violence.
Local transport
- Taxi
Inbound transport
- The main international airport is N'Djili Airport, also known as Kinshasa International Airport
- The city has a major river port with ferries to Brazzaville and Bangui
- Railway connections to Matadi
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