Kinshasa

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/kinshasa

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is Kinshasa?Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central Africa, situated on the Congo River
2. How many people live in Kinshasa?Estimated 17.8 million people (2024)
3. How big is Kinshasa?9,965 square kilometers
4. What is the capital of Kinshasa?Capital city of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
5. What language do people speak in Kinshasa?French (official), Lingala (lingua franca), and numerous other local languages
6. When was Kinshasa built?Established as a trading post in 1881 (as Léopoldville)

Francophone: Relating to or denoting countries or people that speak French.
Lingua Franca: A common language used by speakers of different native languages to communicate.
Metropolis: A very large and busy city, often the most important city in a country or region.
Urbanization: The process of making an area more urban, or the growth of cities.