Kasaï-Oriental
province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
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 | |
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| Coordinates: 06°09′S 23°36′E / 6.150°S 23.600°E | |
| Country |  DR Congo |
| Established | 2015 |
| Capital | Mbuji-Mayi |
| Largest city | Mbuji-Mayi |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9,545 km2 (3,685 sq mi) |
| Population (2015) | |
| • Total | 5,475,398 |
| • Density | 570/km2 (1,500/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | French |
| • National | Tshiluba |
| Time zone | UTC+02:00 (CAT) |
The region produces a large amount of diamonds in their diamond mines.
Political divisions
changeThe province has the following five territories:
References
change- ↑ "Provinces of the Democratic Republic of Congo". Statiods.com.