Which African capital city is named after Pierre Savorgnan de Brazza?
Brazzaville
Libreville
Pretoria
Port Louis
Answer
Brazzaville, the capital of the Republic of the Congo, was named in honor of Pierre Savorgnan de Brazza. The city's name has been retained by post-colonial rulers, making it one of the few African capitals to maintain its colonial-era name.
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