Mushie
Mushie | |
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  Mushie Location in Democratic Republic of the Congo | |
| Coordinates: 3°1′10″S 16°54′49″E / 3.01944°S 16.91361°E | |
| Country |  DR Congo |
| Province | Mai-Ndombe Province |
| Territory | Mushie |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| Climate | Aw |
| National language | Lingala |
Mushie is a town in Mai-Ndombe province, Democratic Republic of the Congo and is the administrative center of Mushie Territory. It lies at an elevation of 1118 ft (340 m), on the northern bank of the Kasai River at its confluence with the Fimi River.[1][2] Mushie's population is roughly 33,000.[3] Mushie was the birthplace of the celebrated Congolese musician Papa Wendo.[4] The town is served by Mushie Airport.[5]
History
[edit]The town was the capital of the old polity Mwene Muji.[6]
On 12 June, 2024, a ship crashed around 70 kilometres (43 mi) from Mushie on the Kwa River, killing 86 people.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ National Geographic Atlas of the World: Revised Sixth Edition, National Geographic Society, 1992
- ^ www.maplandia.com
- ^ www.geonames.org
- ^ www.independent.co.uk
- ^ www.pictaero.com
- ^ Thornton, John (2024). "Mwene Muji: A Medieval Empire in Central Africa?". The Journal of African History. 65 (1): 30–46. doi:10.1017/S0021853724000161. ISSN 0021-8537.
- ^ "Over 80 Killed After Boat Capsizes In Congo's Kwa River Due To Engine Failure". MSN. 15 June 2024. Retrieved 15 June 2024.
03°01′00″S 16°55′00″E / 3.01667°S 16.91667°E
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