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Capital and largest city of the Central African Republic
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Bangui (pronounced: bang-EE) is the capital of the Central African Republic. Bangui lies on the northern banks of the Ubangi River just below a series of rapids that limit major commercial shipping farther upriver, on the southern border. The navigable Ubangi River turns sharply south below Bangui and connects to the Congo River just south of the Equator near Brazzaville as its chief northern tributary. The river marks the border between the Central African Republic and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The Congolese town of Zongo sits opposite the river from Bangui.
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Riverfront bar that doubles as a sports venue with swimming pool and gym during daytime. Popular with the tiny elite in Bangui and expats.
The closest you can get to "luxury" in Bangui. A high-rise just next to river Ubangi offering some spectacular views. As expected, due to the ongoing conflict, there are several shortcomings in service and standards.
5-star hotel.
By ferry
Barges run all day across the Oubangui river from Zongo in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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