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[Africa trip] Democratic Republic of the Congo : Kinshasa

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Kinshasa was the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and a Belgian colony. With a population of over 10,000,000, Kinshasa is the most populous city in the French-speaking world, a fusion of Belgian colonial European architecture and African culture. Naturally, it is one of the largest cities in the Central African region, so it is a key point. It is a city located on the lower reaches of the Congo River and is also a port city. On the opposite bank is also adjacent to the city of Brazzaville in the Republic of the Congo.

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Location

Kinshasa is a city on the western edge of Congo. It is a city along the border.

History

Around the 19th century, there was a village called Kinshasa. History has moved since Belgium settled there. Belgium built a base in Kinshasa called Leopoldville. It has become a key point of river transportation, and when the Kinshasa Railway is opened, the city will develop significantly. It became a key point in the transportation of goods. Congo became independent in 1960. After that, it went through the Congo War and continues to the present.

Climate

It is hot and humid in the summer and cool in the winter. Temperatures range from 20 ° C to 32 ° C throughout the year.

Language

The official language is French. There are Swahili, Congo, Lingala, and Luba as national languages.

Security

The Congo War is over, but crime rates are high. Watch out for murder, robbery, kidnapping and more.

Race

The country is a multi-ethnic country. It is composed of over 250 ethnic groups.

Industries

The Democratic Republic of the Congo is a resource-rich country with abundant mineral resources. Foreign companies are also investing because copper, manganese, gold, silver, etc. are mined. It can be said to be the main industry of Congo.

religion

80% of the population is Christian. Catholics are 50%, Protestants are 20%, and the rest are minorities 10%. The rest are Muslims.

Sightseeing Spot 1: lola ya bonobo

It is a park where animals are protected. You can see the endangered bonobo. Many sightseeing tours are organized and it has become a standard spot.

Sightseeing Spot 2: Congo River

Kinshasa is a city located in the lower reaches of the Congo River, so the Congo River is very close. There are many people walking and running along the Congo River from the morning. Avoid the area near the border as it is dangerous due to military conflicts.

Sightseeing Spot 3: Parc de la Vallée de la N’Sele

Parc de la Vallée de la N’Sele is an animal sanctuary in Kinshasa. There are quite a lot of animals and many rare species. You can see animals of African endemic species.

Sightseeing Spot 4: Ma Vallee

It is a natural spot with a beautiful lakeside. It is a quiet place full of greenery, which is the opposite of the busy part of the capital. Local residents often come here to play. Some people swim.

Sightseeing Spot 5: Texaf Bilembo

Paintings and photographs are exhibited in a small museum. It’s not that big, but there is a guide inside the building, so they will kindly guide you.

Hotel

Kinshasa is the capital city, so there are plenty of accommodation facilities. Ndjili International Airport is nearby. Tickets and accommodations can be booked from the link below. It also supports other languages.

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