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Matadi
Matadi is the capital of Bas-Congo and it borders Angola. The Congo and Angola are separated here by the Congo River while the left bank belongs to the Congo (Matadi is here) and on the right you have Angola. The highlight of the town is the port of Matadi. It is the main port of the Democratic Republic of Congo and one of the most important in Africa. It is a fully navigable port and the point of import and export for much of the country. The main exports being made in this area are coffee and timber. Furthermore, Matadi port has always been extremely important, since it has been the reference point for the Belgians for all economic activities.
But there are more things in Matadi, around the city you can enjoy two real gems; on one side is Mount Cambier and on the other Yelaba Falls. Both places are worth a visit as they are spectacular. In order to cross the river Congo, Matadi has a gigantic bridge of more than 720 meters which has rail tracks and roads and was built in 1983. It is one of the most developed cities in the area and it shows in every street when you're driving around.
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