GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS
Katanga–Zambia Copperbelt
The Central African Copperbelt extends across southeastern DRC and northern Zambia. Katanga is a historical regional name in southeastern DRC.
Fast Facts
- Copper and cobalt deposits are especially important.
- Tin-bearing pegmatites, including Manono in the wider southeastern DRC region, are distinct from the sediment-hosted copper–cobalt belt.
- Lubumbashi and the Zambian Copperbelt cities are regional mining centres.
Connected lessons
- Katanga–Zambia CopperbeltMap, explanation and practice
- Relief, lakes, minerals and Congo drainageGuided exploration
Geographical connections
- Congo RiverRelated places
- Zambezi RiverRelated places
- ZambiaLocated in
- Democratic Republic of the CongoLocated in