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Bangui

The capitol of CAR, Bangui sits in the southwestern corner of this large country. The sluggish slate grey Ubangi River separates it from neighbouring DRC. Traditional dug out canoes ply the river and they are particularly busy ferrying passengers early morning and late afternoon. Most of the town is ramshackle but there is a small section around parliament, government offices and the embassies that is a bit less scruffy. Our city tour took us around these venues for a couple of hours and that completes CAR for me.

Early morning transport across the river from my hotel
The infamous President Bokassa who at one stage had himself emperor. There are some gruesome stories about him online. Worth a read
Parliament with present President Kolinga statue
Football stadium
Basketball stadium built by the Yugoslav government. That was a while ago! It has seen better days and the pervading aroma of piss at he entrance is particularly unappealing
Wagner monument protecting the innocent locals. A monument to a vicious Russian mercenary group composed of criminals and misfits. That says it all!
Martyrs monument dedicated to victims of Bokasa’s rule
Notre Dame Cathedral

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