Zinga, Lobaye
Zinga | |
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  Zinga Location in Central African Republic | |
| Coordinates: 3°43′N 18°35′E / 3.717°N 18.583°ECoordinates: 3°43′N 18°35′E / 3.717°N 18.583°E | |
| Country |  Central African Republic |
| Prefecture | Lobaye |
| District | Mongoumba |
Zinga is a town on the Oubangui River in the Central African Republic. The town stretches roughly 1 km long and 300 m wide. It is known for its and as a ferry port, from which boats sail to Bangui and Brazzaville.
The town's French colonial history is exemplified by the remnants of a 6 km long railway that was built in the 1920s, connecting Zinga and .[1] It was added to the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List on April 11, 2006 in the Cultural category.[1]
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- ^ a b Les vestiges du train de Zinga - UNESCO World Heritage Centre Retrieved 2009-03-24.
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