South Kivu, Administrative province in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.
South Kivu spans 65,070 square kilometers of mountains, forests, and plains along Lake Kivu, bordering Rwanda, Burundi, and Tanzania.
The province emerged in 1989 when the former Kivu Province divided into three separate administrative regions: South Kivu, North Kivu, and Maniema.
The province contains numerous ethnic groups including the Shi, Fuliiru, Bembe, and Lega peoples, each maintaining their traditional practices and languages.
Travelers to South Kivu require proper documentation, current security assessments, and coordination with local authorities due to regional circumstances.
The Kahuzi-Biéga National Park within South Kivu protects mountain gorillas and African Forest Elephants in their natural mountain forest habitat.
Location: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Capital city: Bukavu
Shares border with: Tanganyika Province, Maniema, North Kivu
Website: http://sudkivu.cd
GPS coordinates: -3.01667,28.26667
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:55
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