Kasaï-Oriental

Kasai-Oriental is one of the 26 provinces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The capital is Mbuji-Mayi,[1] which is on the Sankuru River.

Kasaï-Oriental
Province
Location of Kasaï-Oriental
Coordinates: 06°09′S 23°36′E
Country DR Congo
Established2015 (2015)
CapitalMbuji-Mayi
Largest cityMbuji-Mayi
Area
  Total9,545 km2 (3,685 sq mi)
Population
 (2015)
  Total5,475,398
  Density570/km2 (1,500/sq mi)
Languages
  OfficialFrench
  NationalTshiluba
Time zoneUTC+02:00 (CAT)

The region produces a large amount of diamonds in their diamond mines.

Political divisions

The province has the following five territories:

  • Kabeya-Kamwanga
  • Katanda
  • Lupatapata
  • Miabi
  • Tshilenge

References

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