Mbanza-Ngungu

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Location of Mbanza-Ngungu in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Mbanza-Ngungu, formerly known as Thysville, named after Albert Thys, is a city in the western Democratic Republic of Congo, lying on the Matadi-Kinshasa Railway. It has a population of nearly 100,000 people.

Formerly known as a resort town, it is home to some caves, known for their blind, colourless fish. It is home to a major garrison, its other main industry being railway engineering.


Coordinates: 5°15′S 14°52′E

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