The History of Kinshasa: From Leopoldville to Modern-Day Capital

Leopoldville was the name of the city now known as Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo (formerly Zaire). It was named after King Leopold II of Belgium, who owned the land and exploited its natural resources. The city was founded in 1881 as a port on the Congo River and became an important center for the rubber industry. In 1966, the name was changed to Kinshasa, which is derived from a local word meaning "hunting grounds."

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