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M'banza-Kongo
Municipality and town
Country  Angola
Province Zaire Province
Elevation
1,339 ft (408 m)
Population
 (2007)
 • Total 67,600
Time zone UTC+1 (WAT)

M'banza-Kongo is an important town located in northwestern Angola. It is the capital city of Zaire Province. For a long time, from 1570 to 1975, it was known as São Salvador in Portuguese. A river called the Luezi River flows through a valley to the south of the town.

M'banza-Kongo holds a special place in history. It was once the main home of the Manikongo, who was the powerful ruler of the Kingdom of Kongo.

A City of Kings

M'banza-Kongo was the capital of the ancient Kingdom of Kongo. This kingdom was a very important state in Central Africa. It existed from the 14th to the 19th century. The city was a center for trade, politics, and culture.

The Manikongo, the king of Kongo, lived and ruled from M'banza-Kongo. This made the city a powerful and busy place. Many important decisions for the kingdom were made here.

Images for kids

  • Brasão de São Salvador do Congo

    Portuguese coat of arms of São Salvador

  • Kulumbimbi

    Ruins of the Cathedral of the Holy Saviour of Congo

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Mbanza Kongo para niños

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