Lubumbashi, Mining metropolis in southeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Situated near the Zambian border, Lubumbashi extends over 747 square kilometers and functions as the capital of the mineral-rich Haut-Katanga Province.
Belgian colonists established the city in 1910 as Élisabethville, developing it into a copper mining center before its renaming to Lubumbashi in 1966.
The National Museum of Lubumbashi preserves artifacts and exhibits representing the regional ethnic groups including Sanga, Bemba, Bakunda, Balomotwa, and Kaonde communities.
The Lubumbashi International Airport connects the city to Kinshasa with regular flights, while the road network facilitates mineral distribution across the region.
The biennial art festival showcases regional artists and addresses different periods of Congolese history through contemporary artistic expressions.
Location: Haut-Katanga Province
Inception: 1910
Elevation above the sea: 1,208 m
Website: https://villedelubumbashi.gouv.cd
GPS coordinates: -11.66423,27.48263
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:40
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