Zinga, Lobaye

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Zinga is a town on the Oubangui River in the Central African Republic. The town stretches roughly 1 km long and 300 m wide. It is known for its wooden buildings and as a ferry port, from which boats sail to Bangui and Brazzaville.

History

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Zinga around 1900

France seized Zinga from Germany on 8 August 1914.[1] In the 1920s, the French colonial government built a 6 KM railway line linking Zinga and Mongo. However, the railways stop operating in 1960.[2] The former railway was added to the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List on April 11, 2006 in the Cultural category.[2]

Healthcare

Zinga has one health center.[3]

See also

References

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  2. a b Les vestiges du train de Zinga - UNESCO World Heritage Centre Retrieved 2009-03-24.
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