Katanga
geographical name
Ka·tan·ga
kə-ˈtäŋ-gə 
-ˈtaŋ-
variants
or 1972–97 Shaba
region of southeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo; chief city Lubumbashi
Note: Rich in mineral deposits, Katanga seceded shortly after Congo became independent (1960), but was absorbed back into the country after fighting ended in 1963.
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“Katanga.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Katanga. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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