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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:City
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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3
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Takashi_Murakami
gptkb:Shinsuke_Nakamura
gptkb:Yoshitomo_Nara
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gptkbp:airlines
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gptkb:N'djili_Airport
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gptkbp:area
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approximately 9,965 km²
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gptkbp:artwork
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vibrant and diverse
vibrant art scene
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gptkbp:borders
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gptkb:Congo_River
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gptkbp:campus_facilities
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gptkb:University_of_Kinshasa
gptkb:Université_Protestante_au_Congo
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gptkbp:capital
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gptkb:Democratic_Republic_of_the_Congo
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gptkbp:climate
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tropical savanna climate
tropical savanna
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gptkbp:cuisine
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Congolese cuisine
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gptkbp:cultural_events
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gptkb:Kinshasa_Jazz_Festival
Festival of African Music
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gptkbp:cultural_heritage
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the Kinshasa Symphony Orchestra
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gptkbp:cultural_significance
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Central Africa
music and arts
cultural hub of the DRC
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gptkbp:demographics
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ethnically diverse
predominantly Congolese
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gptkbp:diplomatic_relations
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sister city with several cities
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gptkbp:economic_activity
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trade and commerce
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gptkbp:economy
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diverse
trade and commerce
diverse, including trade and services
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gptkbp:education
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gptkb:University_of_Kinshasa
gptkb:Kinshasa_School_of_Fine_Arts
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gptkbp:education_institution
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gptkb:University_of_Kinshasa
gptkb:Institut_Supérieur_de_Commerce
gptkb:Kinshasa_School_of_Fine_Arts
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gptkbp:elevation
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approximately 315 m
approximately 240 m
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gptkbp:environment
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pollution concerns
urban challenges
deforestation issues
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gptkbp:facilities
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Centre Hospitalier de Kinshasa
Hôpital Général de Kinshasa
Hôpital de la Référence
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gptkbp:famous_for
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gptkb:musical
gptkb:Congolese_rumba
gptkb:Embassy
gptkb:product
gptkb:Educational_Institution
gptkb:archaeological_site
gptkb:sports_event
cultural festivals
music and dance
music festivals
art and culture
nightlife
art and dance
marketplaces
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gptkbp:famous_person
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gptkb:Werrason
gptkb:Laurent-Désiré_Kabila
gptkb:Joseph_Kabila
gptkb:Papa_Wemba
gptkb:Felix_Tshisekedi
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gptkbp:founded
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1881
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gptkbp:genre
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gptkb:Soukous
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gptkbp:gift_shop
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gptkb:Marché_Central
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gptkbp:governed_by
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Mayor and City Council
mayor and city council
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gptkbp:government_type
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gptkb:municipality
decentralized unitary state
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gptkbp:has_public_transport
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gptkb:motorcycles
gptkb:buses
gptkb:taxis
buses and taxis
Kinshasa Metro (under construction)
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gptkbp:healthcare
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public and private hospitals
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gptkbp:historical_event
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Civil wars in the late 20th century
Independence from Belgium in 1960
First Congo War in 1997
Second Congo War in 1998
Transition to democracy in the 2000s
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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as a colonial capital
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gptkbp:historical_site
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gptkb:Palais_de_la_Nation
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gptkbp:hosts
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gptkb:the_National_Museum_of_the_Democratic_Republic_of_the_Congo
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Kinshasa
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gptkbp:industry
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gptkb:Telecommunications_company
agriculture
mining
construction
manufacturing
services
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gptkbp:is_a
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gptkb:public_transportation_system
gptkb:metropolitan_area
commercial center
cultural capital
major urban center
city with a rich history
political hub
city with a youthful population
major city in Africa
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gptkbp:is_connected_to
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international airports
the global economy
the national road network
Brazzaville by a ferry service
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gptkbp:is_home_to
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gptkb:University_of_Kinshasa
gptkb:the_Congolese_Academy_of_Fine_Arts
gptkb:the_Congolese_Institute_for_National_Museums
gptkb:the_Congolese_National_Ballet
gptkb:the_Congolese_National_Museum
gptkb:the_National_Library_of_the_Democratic_Republic_of_the_Congo
several universities
several embassies
the Palais des Congrès
the National Palace
the National Institute of Arts
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gptkbp:is_known_for
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cultural diversity
art and crafts
its historical architecture
its diverse cuisine
its vibrant nightlife
its vibrant arts scene
its local markets
its music festivals
its street food
its historical significance in Africa.
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gptkbp:is_located_near
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the Congo River
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gptkbp:is_part_of
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gptkb:Kinshasa_Province
the Central African region
the Congo River Basin
the Congo River Delta
the Congo River watershed
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gptkbp:landmark
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gptkb:St._Joseph's_Cathedral
gptkb:St._Joseph_Cathedral
gptkb:Basilique_de_Kinshasa
gptkb:the_Basilica_of_Saint_Anne
gptkb:Palais_du_Peuple
gptkb:Basilica_of_Saint_Anne
gptkb:Palais_de_la_Nation
gptkb:Stade_des_Martyrs
gptkb:National_Museum_of_the_Democratic_Republic_of_the_Congo
gptkb:Congo_River_Bridge
gptkb:Kinshasa_Botanical_Garden
La Gare Centrale
Monument de la Réunification
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gptkbp:language
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gptkb:French
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gptkbp:located_in
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gptkb:Congo
gptkb:Africa
gptkb:Democratic_Republic_of_the_Congo
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gptkbp:media
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gptkb:Radio_Okapi
Radio and television stations
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gptkbp:notable_event
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gptkb:Fête_de_la_Musique
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gptkbp:notable_person
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gptkb:Moïse_Katumbi
gptkb:Werrason
gptkb:Laurent-Désiré_Kabila
gptkb:Patrice_Lumumba
gptkb:Dikembe_Mutombo
gptkb:Joseph_Kabila
gptkb:Koffi_Olomide
gptkb:Papa_Wemba
gptkb:Felix_Tshisekedi
gptkb:Fally_Ipupa
Mireille Ngosso
Mokolo Wa Mpongo
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gptkbp:official_language
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gptkb:French
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gptkbp:population
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approximately 12 million
approximately 14 million
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gptkbp:previously_known_as
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gptkb:Leopoldville
gptkb:Léopoldville
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gptkbp:river
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gptkb:Congo_River
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gptkbp:school_district
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24 districts
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gptkbp:sister_city
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gptkb:Brussels
gptkb:Luanda
gptkb:Washington,_D._C.
gptkb:Paris
gptkb:Kinshasa
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gptkbp:sport
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gptkb:football_club
gptkb:Basketball_Player
gptkb:sports_event
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gptkbp:surrounding_area
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gptkb:Brazzaville
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gptkbp:team
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gptkb:AS_Vita_Club
gptkb:TP_Mazembe
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gptkbp:time_zone
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gptkb:West_Africa_Time
West Africa Time (WAT)
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gptkbp:tourist_attraction
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gptkb:Basilique_de_Kinshasa
gptkb:Museum_of_the_Congo
gptkb:Palais_de_la_Nation
gptkb:Kinshasa_Botanical_Garden
La Gombe
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gptkbp:transportation
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gptkb:Kinshasa_International_Airport
public buses and taxis
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