Bangassou is a city in the south eastern Central African Republic

Central African Republic

The Central African Republic , is a landlocked country in Central Africa. It borders Chad in the north, Sudan in the north east, South Sudan in the east, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Republic of the Congo in the south, and Cameroon in the west. The CAR covers a land area of about ,...

, lying on the north bank of the Mbomou River

Mbomou River

The Mbomou River or Bomu forms part of the boundary between the Central African Republic and the Democratic Republic of the Congo ....

. It has a population of 24,447 (2003 census) and is the capital of the Mbomou

Mbomou

Mbomou is one of the 14 prefectures of the Central African Republic. It covers an area of 61,150 km² and has a population of 132,740 , giving a population density of only 2.2 inhabitants/km². The capital is Bangassou. Nearby are Kembe Falls on the River Kotto. The prefecture is governed by Mr....

 prefecture. It is known for its wildlife

Wildlife

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 and its market

Market

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 and is linked by ferry

Ferry

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 to the Democratic Republic of Congo on the south bank. The city is also home to the Roman Catholic Diocese of Bangassou.

Axmin Mining Camp and Kembe Falls

Kembe Falls

Kembé Falls are located on the Kotto River, near Kembé on the road from Bangui to Bangassou in the Central African Republic, located about 80 km from Bangassou. They are undeveloped and a regular stopping off point for overland travelers....

are located in the area.