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The Congo's Forgotten Colonial Getaway
What a World
An island in the Congo River was once a prime vacation hub and prosperous rubber plantation. Now, visitors are scarce and the jungle is taking over, leaving some locals nostalgic.
Nina Strochlic
Published
Dec. 18 2014
5:45AM EST
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