Fun facts about Pointe-Noire
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Pointe-Noire was founded in 1883 after France acquired the land from the Kingdom of Loango.
Pointe-Noire
Republic of the Congo
Pointe-Noire is the second largest city and main economic centre in the Republic of the Congo, with a population of 1,420,612 inhabitants in 2023. Since the 2002 constitution, it is also an autonomous department and a commune ; before this date it was the capital of the Kouilou region.
From the “History” section
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The name Pointe-Noire means 'Black Point' and was given by Portuguese navigators in 1484.
Pointe-Noire
Republic of the Congo
Pointe-Noire is the second largest city and main economic centre in the Republic of the Congo, with a population of 1,420,612 inhabitants in 2023. Since the 2002 constitution, it is also an autonomous department and a commune ; before this date it was the capital of the Kouilou region.
From the “History” section
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Pointe-Noire is the essential centre of the oil industry in the Republic of Congo.
Pointe-Noire
Republic of the Congo
Pointe-Noire is the second largest city and main economic centre in the Republic of the Congo, with a population of 1,420,612 inhabitants in 2023. Since the 2002 constitution, it is also an autonomous department and a commune ; before this date it was the capital of the Kouilou region.
From the “Economy” section
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Pointe-Noire is home to Agostinho-Neto International Airport, the second busiest airport in the country.
Pointe-Noire
Republic of the Congo
Pointe-Noire is the second largest city and main economic centre in the Republic of the Congo, with a population of 1,420,612 inhabitants in 2023. Since the 2002 constitution, it is also an autonomous department and a commune ; before this date it was the capital of the Kouilou region.
From the “Transportation” section
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Pointe-Noire is twinned with Dalian, China, and New Orleans, United States.
Pointe-Noire
Republic of the Congo
Pointe-Noire is the second largest city and main economic centre in the Republic of the Congo, with a population of 1,420,612 inhabitants in 2023. Since the 2002 constitution, it is also an autonomous department and a commune ; before this date it was the capital of the Kouilou region.
From the “Twin towns – sister cities” section
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