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Mbaïki was ceded by France to Germany under the terms of the 1911 Morocco-Congo Treaty.
Mbaïki
Central African Republic
Mbaïki is the capital of Lobaye, one of the 14 prefectures of the Central African Republic. It is situated in the southwest of the country, 107 km from the capital Bangui. Lobaye people and Pygmy people live in the area. There is also a waterfall near the town.
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Mbaïki became part of the German colony of Neukamerun until it was reconquered by the French during World War I.
Mbaïki
Central African Republic
Mbaïki is the capital of Lobaye, one of the 14 prefectures of the Central African Republic. It is situated in the southwest of the country, 107 km from the capital Bangui. Lobaye people and Pygmy people live in the area. There is also a waterfall near the town.
From the “History” section
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Mbaïki received electricity in 1969.
Mbaïki
Central African Republic
Mbaïki is the capital of Lobaye, one of the 14 prefectures of the Central African Republic. It is situated in the southwest of the country, 107 km from the capital Bangui. Lobaye people and Pygmy people live in the area. There is also a waterfall near the town.
From the “History” section
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In 1995, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Mbaïki was established in the city.
Mbaïki
Central African Republic
Mbaïki is the capital of Lobaye, one of the 14 prefectures of the Central African Republic. It is situated in the southwest of the country, 107 km from the capital Bangui. Lobaye people and Pygmy people live in the area. There is also a waterfall near the town.
From the “History” section
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The economy of Mbaïki is based on the coffee and timber industries.
Mbaïki
Central African Republic
Mbaïki is the capital of Lobaye, one of the 14 prefectures of the Central African Republic. It is situated in the southwest of the country, 107 km from the capital Bangui. Lobaye people and Pygmy people live in the area. There is also a waterfall near the town.
From the “Economy” section
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