Tshopo

Kisangani extends along the banks of the Congo River, where three major waterways converge to create a natural transportation center in Tshopo Province.

The city emerged from Stanley Falls Station, established in 1883 as a trading post following negotiations between European explorers and local merchants.

The Wagenya people maintain traditional fishing practices at the falls near Kisangani, using specialized wooden structures to catch fish in the rapids.

The Port of Piroguiers processes substantial cargo volumes, connecting river transport with the railway network that extends to other regions of the country.

The province of Tshopo spans 199,567 square kilometers of equatorial forest, containing seven distinct territorial divisions with Kisangani as its administrative center.

Capital city: Kisangani

GPS coordinates: 0.51667,25.19972

Latest update: March 3, 2025 21:41