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DR Congo
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Western DR Congo is a region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It includes the capital city and the provinces of Bandundu and Bas Congo.
Travelling in the DRC is difficult, however the western part has a slightly higher standard compared to other parts of the country. Route nationale 1 is the principal road between Kinshasa, Matadi and Boma.
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DRC's capital
known for its large cathedral and botanical gardens
Matadi is a major city of 300,000 in Western DRC, located on the banks of River Congo. It is the country's chief sea port and the capital of the Bas-Congo province.
Zongo Falls (French: Chutes de Zongo) is a roaring 65-metre (213 ft) waterfall on the Inkisi River in the western Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
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