Nord-Ubangi

Nord-Ubangi (or Noord-Ubangi) is one of the 26 provinces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.[1] Its capital is Gbadolite.[2] Nord-Ubangi is in the northwestern part of the country on the Ubangi River.

Nord-Ubangi Province
Province
Location of Nord-Ubangi Province
Coordinates: 4°17′N 21°1′E
Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
CapitalGbadolite
Area
  Total56,644 km2 (21,870 sq mi)
Population
 (2005 est.)
  Total1,482,076
  Density26/km2 (68/sq mi)
Official languageFrench
National languageLingala

Before 2015, it was part of the Équateur province.

It is divided into four territories:

  • Bosobolo
  • Businga
  • Mobayi-Mbongo
  • Yakoma

References

  1. Central Intelligence Agency (2016). "Democratic Republic of the Congo". The World Factbook. Langley, Virginia: Central Intelligence Agency. Archived from the original on 24 December 2018. Retrieved 10 May 2016.
  2. "Provinces of the Democratic Republic of Congo". Statiods.com.
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