Boma, Congo

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Boma
Boma (Democratic Republic of the Congo)
Boma
Boma
Location in Democratic Republic of the Congo
Coordinates: 5°51′S 13°03′E / -5.85, 13.05
Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
Province Kongo Central

The port town of Boma (1984 pop. 197,617) in Bas-Congo was the capital city of the Belgian Congo (the modern Democratic Republic of the Congo) from 1 May 1886 to 1926, when it was moved to Léopoldville (since renamed Kinshasa). It exports tropical timber, bananas, cacao, and palm products.

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History

Boma was founded as a slaving station and entrepôt by merchants of several European countries in the 16th century[1].

Transport

Between 1889 and 1984, this port was served by a 610mm gauge railway line from Tshela.

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External links

Sister project Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Boma

References

  1. ^ This article incorporates text from The Modern World Encyclopædia: Illustrated (1935); out of UK copyright as of 2005.


Kongo Central in the Democratic Republic of the Congo Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Cities
  • Matadi (capital) || Communes : Matadi, Nzanza, Mvuzi
  • Boma - || Communes : Kabondo, Kalamu, Nzadi
    • || Territories : Moanda
Territorial districts
  • Bas-fleuve District || Territories : Lukula, Seke-Banza, Tshela
  • Cataractes District || Territories : Luozi, Mbanza-Ngungu, Songololo
  • Lukaya District || Territories : Kasangulu, Kimvula, Madimba

Coordinates: 5°51′S 13°03′E / -5.85, 13.05

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