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Lubumbashi (former names: Élisabethville ; Elisabethstad ⓘ ) is the second-largest city in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, located in the country's southeasternmost part, along the border with Zambia.
Lubumbashi, second largest city in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The main industrial centre of the mining district of southeastern Congo, it lies 110 miles (180 km) northwest of Ndola, Zambia. Lubumbashi is the name of a small local river. The town was established by Belgian colonists in 1910.
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Lubumbashi is the second largest city in the Democratic Republic of the Congo with a population of 1.8 million, and the principal city of the Katanga region.
Besides the capital Kinshasa, the two next largest cities, Lubumbashi and Mbuji-Mayi, are both mining communities. The DRC's largest export is raw minerals, with China accepting over 50% of its exports in 2019. [2] .
Lubumbashi, the second largest city in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, is a vibrant and diverse city with a rich cultural history. From ancient monuments to modern marvels, Lubumbashi offers something for everyone.
Feb 14, 2021 · Four members of security forces and one civilian were killed as separatist rebels attacked two military camps in the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s main mining centre of Lubumbashi, the...
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Aug 8, 2016 · Oxford. Lubumbashi (lōōbōōmbä´shē), city (1984 pop. 564,830), capital of Katanga province, SE Congo (Kinshasa), near the border with Zambia. The second largest city of the country, it is a commercial and industrial center.
