Kwilu Province

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/kwilu-province

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 Kwilu Province?Democratic Republic of the Congo
2. How big is Kwilu Province?Not specified in source
3. What is the capital of Kwilu Province?Bandundu
4. What language do people speak in Kwilu Province?Not specified in source
5. What is the population (2024 estimate)?6,898,105
6. Why was Kwilu Province created?It was formed to make governance easier and to improve services for people. Splitting the old Bandundu Province into smaller provinces helps local development.

Decentralization: The transfer of authority and responsibility for public functions from the federal government to subordinate levels.
Hydrography: The study of the flow of water, including rivers, lakes, and oceans, in a particular region.
Subsistence Farming: Growing only enough crops or raising enough livestock to meet the needs of the farmer and their family.