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Region of the Democratic Republic of Congo
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Kasai is the central region of Democratic Republic of the Congo, known mostly for its diamond mines. Since 2016, the region has been destabilized by the violent Kamuina Nsapu conflict.
There is one major airport in the region, Mbuji Mayi Airport (MJM). While mainly a domestic airport, there are a small number of international flights from other African cities.
Read in the guideRoads are generally in bad shape, with many sections being almost impassable, especially during the rainy season.
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Kananga · Regional · KGA
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Kananga is a city in the Kasai Region of the DRC. Once destined to become the new capital, this city of about 1.2 million people is now off the radar for most travelers to Congo.
Mbuji-Mayi (formerly known as Bakwanga) is a sprawling city in Kasai region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Mbuji-Mayi might be the second-largest city in the DRC, but nobody really knows for sure.
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