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Sankuru

Imagine a giant land in Africa called Sankuru, full of amazing places and people!

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SANKURU Province districts

SANKURU Province districts

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Sankuru River DRC
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Sankuru River
L'Afrique qui disparait 30. Danseur Bakamputu. Sankuru Foto C. Zagourski, Léopoldville, asset x2ClNPNLX9U8TNL5UTyK34GY
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PHOTO DU JOUR DU JEUDI 8 AOUT 2019 - Mission d'évaluation de la MONUSCO à Lodja, Sankuru
Global Forest Change tree-cover loss year in Sankuru, 2001-2024
DRC Kasai-Oriental Sankuru
Blason du Sankuru

Key Facts

Location
Democratic Republic of the Congo, Africa.
Population
About 2,593,400 people (as of 2020).
Capital City
Lusambo.
Fun Fact
Sankuru became its own province in 2015, making it a relatively new place on the map!

Where is Sankuru?

Sankuru is a big, big place in the middle of a country called the Democratic Republic of the Congo in Africa. It's so big that it used to be part of an even bigger place! Now, it's its own special province. Think of it like a giant puzzle piece that got its own spot on the map. It's a place with lots of land to explore!

Lusambo: The Sparkly Capital!

The main city, or capital, of Sankuru is called Lusambo. It's a really important town where leaders make decisions for the whole province. Lusambo is like the heart of Sankuru, where everything important happens. It's where people come together to plan and build a better future for everyone living there.

Lots and Lots of People!

Guess how many people live in Sankuru? It's almost 2.6 million people! That's like filling up a huge stadium with people, over and over again! All these people live, work, and play in Sankuru, making it a lively and busy place. They are what make Sankuru special.

A Brand New Place!

Sankuru is a pretty new province, only created in 2015! Before that, it was part of a bigger area. It's like getting a brand new toy that you get to play with and discover all the cool things it can do. This means Sankuru is still growing and changing, with lots of exciting things happening!

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