Lastoursville
Lastoursville or Mandji is a city in east-central Gabon, lying on the Ogooué River, the Trans-Gabon Railway and the N3 road. It was founded as a slave depot named Mandji, renamed Maadiville in 1883 and finally took its current name for François Rigail de Lastours in 1886. It grew around palm oil production and as an administrative centre, and soon became a major missionary centre. The town is also known for its caves.
Lastoursville Mandji | |
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  Lastoursville Location in Gabon | |
| Coordinates: 0°49′S 12°22′E | |
| Country |  |
| Province | Ogooué-Lolo Province |
| Department | Mulundu |
Postcard with view of the Konilou River at Mandji
The town lies at an elevation of 206m.
World Heritage Status
The caves were added to the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List on October 20, 2005 in the Mixed (Cultural + Natural) category.[1]
References
Grottes de Lastourville - UNESCO World Heritage Centre Retrieved 2009-03-19.
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