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The Republic of Kisangani was a country in the remains of Zaire. It was founded in December 1984 after the death of Sese Mobutu, then ruler of Zaire. Though originally a dictatorship, in May 1987, after a short rebellion, it became a democracy. The nation lasted until 2007, when it collapsed following a short civil war. An estimated 40% of the population survived, the rest mostly starving following the collapse of organized government. |
The Republic of Kisangani was a country in the remains of Zaire. It was founded in December 1984 after the death of Sese Mobutu, then ruler of Zaire. Though originally a dictatorship, in May 1987, after a short rebellion, it became a democracy. The nation lasted until 2007, when it collapsed following a short civil war. An estimated 40% of the population survived, the rest mostly starving following the collapse of organized government. |
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| Capital | Kisangani | ||||||
| Largest city | Kisangani | ||||||
| Other cities | Basoko, Yangambi, several others | ||||||
| Language | Swahili, English | ||||||
| Religion | Christian, animist | ||||||
| Premier | Merdard Autsai (Last) | ||||||
| Chief Minister | Ernest Etula Libanje (Last) | ||||||
| Area | 103,000 sq km km² | ||||||
| Population | 4,192,000 (Census of 2006, conducted by the WCRB) | ||||||
| Currency | Kisan | ||||||
The Republic of Kisangani was a country in the remains of Zaire. It was founded in December 1984 after the death of Sese Mobutu, then ruler of Zaire. Though originally a dictatorship, in May 1987, after a short rebellion, it became a democracy. The nation lasted until 2007, when it collapsed following a short civil war. An estimated 40% of the population survived, the rest mostly starving following the collapse of organized government.