Beni, Nord-Kivu

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Beni
Beni (Democratic Republic of the Congo)
Beni
Beni
Location in Democratic Republic of the Congo
Coordinates: 0°30′N 29°28′E / 0.5, 29.467
Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
Province Nord-Kivu

Beni is a town in north eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, lying immediately west of the Virunga National Park, on the edge of the Ituri Forest. It is home to a market and an airport.

The town was the scene of fierce fighting in the Second Congo War around 2001.


Nord-Kivu in the Democratic Republic of the Congo Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Cities
  • Goma (capital) || Communes : Goma, Karisimbi
  • Beni || Communes : Beni, Bungulu, Ruwenzori, Muhekera
  • Butembo || Communes : Bulengera, Kimemi, Mususa, Vutamba
Territorial districts
  • Province not divided into districts
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Coordinates: 0°30′N, 29°28′E