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4 unusual facts about Zaire Province


Armed Forces for the Liberation of Angola

The First Military Region comprised the Zaire and Uíge Provinces, while the Second comprised the Cabinda enclave.

Manikongo

The Manikongo's seat of power was M'banza-Kongo, (also São Salvador in 1570–1975) the present-day capital of Zaire Province in Angola, from where he would appoint governors for the provinces in the Kingdom and receive tribute from neighbouring subjects.

Zaire Province

Soyo Airport and Mbanza Congo Airport have paved runways and regular flights to Luanda.

N'zeto Airport has a grass strip runway and is used for private flights.



see also

Banza

M'banza-Kongo, formerly known as São Salvador, the capital of Angola's northwestern Zaire Province