Nzinda | |
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| Country |  DR Congo |
| Province | Kwilu |
| City | Kikwit |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (West Africa Time) |
Nzinda or Nzida is a commune and a town in the city of Kikwit in the Democratic Republic of Congo. [1] [2] [3] [4]
Nzinda | |
|---|---|
| Country | DR Congo |
| Province | Kwilu |
| City | Kikwit |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (West Africa Time) |
Nzinda or Nzida is a commune and a town in the city of Kikwit in the Democratic Republic of Congo. [1] [2] [3] [4]
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