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Dolisie was founded as a station on the Congo-Ocean Railway.

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Dolisie

Republic of the Congo

Country
Republic of the Congo
Population
120.0K
Coordinates
-4.20, 12.67
996th most populous city in the world

Dolisie, known as Loubomo between 1975 and 1991, is a city and a commune. It is the capital of Niari in the south western of the Republic of the Congo, the country's third largest city and an important commercial centre. The city lies on the eastern edge of the coastal rainforest and has a population of 178,172.

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The city's name changed to Loubomo in 1975.

Dolisie
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Dolisie

Republic of the Congo

Country
Republic of the Congo
Population
120.0K
Coordinates
-4.20, 12.67
996th most populous city in the world

Dolisie, known as Loubomo between 1975 and 1991, is a city and a commune. It is the capital of Niari in the south western of the Republic of the Congo, the country's third largest city and an important commercial centre. The city lies on the eastern edge of the coastal rainforest and has a population of 178,172.

From the “History” section

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Dolisie is a major rail center linking the Congo-Ocean Railway and the Mbinda line.

Dolisie
Republic of the Congo
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Dolisie

Republic of the Congo

Country
Republic of the Congo
Population
120.0K
Coordinates
-4.20, 12.67
996th most populous city in the world

Dolisie, known as Loubomo between 1975 and 1991, is a city and a commune. It is the capital of Niari in the south western of the Republic of the Congo, the country's third largest city and an important commercial centre. The city lies on the eastern edge of the coastal rainforest and has a population of 178,172.

From the “Economy” section

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Dolisie is home to Dolisie Airport.

Dolisie
Republic of the Congo
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city

Dolisie

Republic of the Congo

Country
Republic of the Congo
Population
120.0K
Coordinates
-4.20, 12.67
996th most populous city in the world

Dolisie, known as Loubomo between 1975 and 1991, is a city and a commune. It is the capital of Niari in the south western of the Republic of the Congo, the country's third largest city and an important commercial centre. The city lies on the eastern edge of the coastal rainforest and has a population of 178,172.

From the “Transport” section

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Dolisie is twinned with Riom, France.

Dolisie
Republic of the Congo
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city

Dolisie

Republic of the Congo

Country
Republic of the Congo
Population
120.0K
Coordinates
-4.20, 12.67
996th most populous city in the world

Dolisie, known as Loubomo between 1975 and 1991, is a city and a commune. It is the capital of Niari in the south western of the Republic of the Congo, the country's third largest city and an important commercial centre. The city lies on the eastern edge of the coastal rainforest and has a population of 178,172.

From the “International relations” section

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