Kinshasa is the largest nominally Francophone urban area globally, with French being the language of government, education, media, public services and high-end commerce, while Lingala is used as a …

Dec 8, 2025 · 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.

Kinshasa 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 (/ kɪnˈʃɑːsə /; French:[kinʃasa]; Lingala: Kinsásá), formerly named Léopoldville from 1881–1966 (Dutch: Leopoldstad), is the capital and largest city of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

May 24, 2025 · Welcome to Kinshasa, the vibrant capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Africa’s third-largest city. This bustling metropolis along the Congo River pulses with infectious …

Kinshasa is both a city (ville in French) and a province, one of the 11 provinces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Its status is thus similar to Paris which is both a city and one of the 100 …

Kinshasa is the capital and largest city of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), serving as the nation's administrative, economic, and cultural hub.

Kinshasa (; pronounced as /fr/; ln|Kinsásá), formerly named Léopoldville until 30 June 1966, is the capital and largest city of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Kinshasa is one of the world's …

Aug 2, 2022 · It is the most densely populated city in the DRC, the second-most populous city and third-largest metropolitan area in Africa, and the world's twenty-second most populous city and fourth …

Sep 10, 2025 · Your essential Kinshasa itinerary covers top attractions, cultural experiences, and practical tips for an unforgettable journey through Congo’s capital.