Mbanza-Ngungu

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

Formerly known as a resort town, it is home to the Thysville Caves, known for their blind, colourless fish. It is home to a major FARDC garrison: the 1st Armoured Brigade was based here during the early '90s period.[1] The 1st Armoured Brigade was first listed in the IISS Military Balance in 1982-83 edition, implying that the brigade may have been created during that period.[2] The city's other main industry is railway engineering.

The city is currently the main site of Kongo University.

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References

  1. ^ Ed. by Sandra W. Meditz and Tim Merrill, Country Study for Zaire, 1993, Library of Congress
  2. ^ IISS Military Balance 82/83, page 71
Bas-Congo province (DR Congo)
Cities
Matadi (capital) · Boma
Communes
Matadi: Matadi · Nzanza · Mvuzi • Boma: Kabondo · Kalamu · Moanda (territory) · Nzadi
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Territories
Bas-fleuve: Lukula · Seke-Banza · Tshela • Cataractes: Luozi · Mbanza-Ngungu · Songololo • Lukaya: Kasangulu · Kimvula · Madimba