Kikwit

Kikwit is a city in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, located along the Congo River. It is known for its role as a major transportation hub and commercial center in the region. The city gained international attention during the 1995 Ebola outbreak, when a severe virus spread there, leading to significant health and safety measures. Kikwit has a diverse economy based on markets, agriculture, and transportation, and serves as a key link connecting smaller towns and rural areas to larger cities in the country.