Lualaba Province, Mining province in southeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo
Lualaba Province is a region in southeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo covering extensive mineral-rich terrain. Kolwezi serves as its administrative center and the main hub for economic activity in the area.
The province was created in 2015 when the former Katanga region was divided into separate administrative territories. Mineral extraction in this area has deep roots stretching back to the colonial period.
French functions as the official language while Kiswahili maintains strong regional importance among the 3.2 million inhabitants of Lualaba Province.
Infrastructure centers on mining operations with transport networks that move raw materials through southern Africa. Expect limited services in areas away from the main urban centers.
The Lualaba River cuts through the province creating natural boundaries marked by dramatic waterfalls and rapids. These features emerge as water descends from higher plateaus, revealing the region's varied terrain.
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