Kinshasa - Wikipedia
WEBKinshasa (/ kɪnˈʃɑːsə /; French: [kinʃasa]; Lingala: Kinsásá), formerly named Léopoldville until June 30, 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.
Kinshasa | Map, Population, Region, & Facts | Britannica
WEB5 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.
Kinshasa - WorldAtlas
WEBSep 7, 2021 · Kinshasa is the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). It is located on the Congo River, directly opposite Brazzaville.
Kinshasa travel - Lonely Planet | Democratic Republic of Congo, …
WEBSub-Saharan Africa's second-largest city, Kin (as locals universally call it) sprawls seemingly forever from the banks of the Congo River to its distant shanty towns.
Kinshasa – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WEBKinshasa is the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It faces Brazzaville, the capital of the neighbouring Republic of the Congo, which can be seen in the distance across the wide Congo River.
Kinshasa summary | Britannica
WEBKinshasa , formerly Léopoldville, Capital and largest city (pop., 2005 est.: 5,717,000), Democratic Republic of the Congo. Situated on the southern bank of the Congo River, it was founded as Léopoldville in 1881 by Henry Morton Stanley. It became the capital of the Belgian Congo in the 1920s.
9 Best Things to See and Do in Kinshasa, DRC - Away Africa
WEBOct 19, 2023 · Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), is a city of contrasts and surprises. It’s a bustling metropolis where modernity meets tradition, where the Congo River’s mighty currents flow beside vibrant markets and contemporary art …
Exploring Kinshasa: A Practical Travel Guide - Over Your Place
WEBAug 10, 2023 · Welcome to Kinshasa, the vibrant capital city of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Situated on the banks of the mighty Congo River, Kinshasa offers a unique blend of history, culture, and natural beauty.
Kinshasa - Creative Cities Network - UNESCO
WEBKinshasa, capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), bears witness to a rich music history. With 10 million inhabitants, it is a city of great cultural diversity and considered as the cradle of Congolese rumba, a popular genre of dance music shaped by many international influences.
Kinshasa - Congolese Culture, Music, Art | Britannica
WEBSep 10, 2024 · Kinshasa is the dynamic centre of the nation’s popular culture, the language of which is Lingala, the urban lingua franca. Congo’s popular music is renowned throughout Africa; well-established bands from the country tour …