Haut-Katanga, Administrative province in southeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo
Haut-Katanga is an administrative province in southeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo with two major cities as centers. The province comprises several administrative units and spans across a large area in this region.
The province was created in 2015 from the division of the former Katanga Province as part of constitutional reforms aimed at decentralizing the country. This reorganization fundamentally changed the region's administrative structure.
French serves as the official language, while Swahili is widely spoken in daily life and shapes how different communities interact. Local traditions remain visible through crafts, music, and celebrations across the region.
The provincial administration is based in Lubumbashi and manages services across the different areas of the province. Visitors should know that accessibility to some parts of the province can vary depending on the season.
The region sits at the heart of Africa's Copper Belt and holds substantial mineral deposits that make it a major production center globally. These raw materials form the economic foundation driving development across the area.
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