Em língua congo, Quinxassa (ou na ortografia francesa Kinshasa) significa o "mercado de sal" (de nshasa = "sal" e do locativo ki ). Era o nome de uma antiga vila de pescadores que existira na mesma área. Este nome tornou-se oficial após a independência do país em 1966, substituindo o de "Léopoldville", que foi dado em 1881 pelo explorador ...
DetailsKongo language, Kongo also called Kikongo and also spelled Congo, a Bantu language of the Benue-Congo branch of the Niger-Congo language family. Kongo is related to Swahili, Shona, and Bembe, among others.Kikongo is the name used by its speakers. There are many dialects of Kongo; San Salvador Kongo, spoken in Congo (Kinshasa) and …
DetailsEntre as grandes áreas da cidade incluem a Cité de l'OUA, onde situam-se órgãos do Governo da República Democrática do Congo, a Comuna de Matonge, conhecida regionalmente por sua vida noturna, [33] L'ONATRA, o impressionante edifício do Ministério dos Transportes e o residencial Área de Gombe. Na cidade estão o Palácio da Nação ...
DetailsWelcome to the U.S. Mission to the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The American Embassy is composed of various sections that work to improve political, economic, and cultural relations between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the United States. In each office's web page you will find a more detailed description of their contribution ...
DetailsThe territory that is now the Democratic Republic of the Congo is extremely diverse, with more than 200 ethnic groups that trace their histories to many communal organizations and kingdoms. The Kingdom of Kongo, for example, ruled the area around the mouth of the Congo River from the 14th to 19th centuries. Meanwhile, to the south …
DetailsThe Democratic Republic of the Congo, formally known as Zaïre from 1971 from 1997, is located in Central Africa.The country's capital city is Kinshasa, its official language is French and it has a population of 71.7 million people.The Second Congo War, which began in 1998, has been the world's deadliest war since World War II with 5.4 million deaths, mostly from …
DetailsYazar: Nolurbak Nolurbak 3 ay önce. Kongo. Kongo, merak uyandıran ve keşfedilmeyi bekleyen bir ülke. Bu yazıda, Kongo hakkında temel bilgilerden başlayarak tarihi ve kültürel mirasına, nehirleri ve biyolojik çeşitliliğe, ekonomisine ve madencilik sektörüne, sosyal ve politik durumuna, gezilecek yerlerine ve turistik aktivitelere ...
DetailsMedia in category "Democratic Republic of the Congo". The following 195 files are in this category, out of 195 total. 1966-11 Officiels en ligne.jpg 5,311 × 4,030; 2.03 . A CNDP rebel soldier in Kiwanja, North kivu, DR Congo.jpg 450 × 308; 45 KB. A farmer in Kamanyola.jpg 1,284 × 878; 334 KB.
DetailsLe Monument du Souvenir Congolais est une grande sculpture en bronze représentant cinq personnages : un enfant nu, un soldat congolais, un soldat belge (blanc), une femme et un homme. Cette sculpture a été réalisée en 1927 par le sculpteur belge Jacques Marin en mémoire des Européens et des Congolais qui se sont battus pour …
DetailsDemocratic Republic of the Congo, country located in central Africa.Officially known as the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the country has a 25-mile (40-km) coastline on the Atlantic Ocean but is otherwise landlocked. It is the second largest country on the continent; only Algeria is larger. The capital, Kinshasa, is located …
DetailsModelled gridded population estimates for the Kinshasa, Kongo-Central, Kwango, Kwilu, and Mai-Ndombe provinces in the Democratic Republic of the Congo 2018, version 2.0 . 12 June 2020 . Original Release: 12 June 2020 . These data were produced by the WorldPop Research Group at the University of Southampton.
DetailsKinshasa, formerly (until 1966) Léopoldville, 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.
DetailsMake your expat project in Kinshasa successful. Capital and largest city of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Kinshasa is located on the banks of the Congo River. Mastering French will be a serious advantage for the ones wishing to settle here to live and work. Kinshasa hosts a large expat community as it offers good living conditions for an ...
Details[email protected] Office address GIZ Office in the Democratic Republic of the Congo Bureau de la GIZ, 7, Avenue Comité Urbain / intersection with Avenue Kilo-Moto Kinshasa – Gombe +243 81 08 44 577 [email protected] Postal Address Coopération Internationale Allemande, BP 7555 Kinshasa – Gombe République Démocratique du …
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DetailsEXECUTIVE SUMMARY. The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is the second largest country in Africa and one of the richest in the world in terms of natural resources. With 80 million hectares (197 million acres) of arable land and 1,100 minerals and precious metals, the DRC has the resources to achieve prosperity for its people.
DetailsKinshasa is located in the southwest of the DRC, on the southern bank of the Congo River, the second-longest river in Africa. The city is located 515 km from the Atlantic Ocean, and is situated just south of the Equator. To the north of Kinshasa, across the Congo River is Brazzaville, the capital of the Republic of the Congo, which is the DRC ...
DetailsThe driving distance from Brazzaville to Kinshasa is about 12km (7.34 miles) if driving on the N1 route towards Avenue Kasa-Vubu. The estimated time might not apply to everyone due to the number of stops you make during your trip. An advantage of travelling by car, however, is that this will be a perfect opportunity to explore different cities ...
DetailsDemocratic Republic of the Congo. / 4.317°S 15.317°E / -4.317; 15.317. The Democratic Republic of the Congo ( French: République démocratique du Congo ), commonly referred to as DR Congo, Congo-Kinshasa or the DRC, is a country in central Africa. It was known as Zaïre from 1971 to 1997.
DetailsCapital: Kinshasa. GDP/capita: $475. Press Freedom Status: Not Free. OVERVIEW. Civilians and opposition politicians are unable to influence government policies through elections. Civil liberties – including freedom of expression and association – are repressed, and corruption is systemic throughout the government.
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