Kinshasa
Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Democratic Republic of the Congo
People from Kinshasa are called:
Male/General:
Kinois
Pronunciation:
/kɪnˈʃɑːsə/
Etymology & Origin
From Kikongo 'Kinshasa', meaning 'trading post', named after a village that existed before colonial times.
About Kinshasa
- Capital and largest city of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
- Third-largest urban area in Africa and largest French-speaking city in the world.
- Major river port on the Congo River opposite Brazzaville.
- Important center for mining industry and natural resource trade.
- Cultural hub known for Congolese rumba music and vibrant arts scene.
Nearby Places
Other places in the region and their demonyms
Quick Facts
- Population:
- 17,071,000 (2024 est.)
- Country:
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Region:
- Central Africa