Kasaï-Oriental facts for kids
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Kasaï-Oriental
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Province
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| Country |  DR Congo |
| Established | 2015 |
| Capital | Mbuji-Mayi |
| Largest city | Mbuji-Mayi |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9,545 km2 (3,685 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,475,398 |
| • Density | 573.640/km2 (1,485.72/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | French |
| • National | Tshiluba |
| Time zone | UTC+02:00 (CAT) |
Kasai-Oriental is one of the 26 provinces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The capital is Mbuji-Mayi, which is on the Sankuru River.
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
See also
In Spanish: Provincia de Kasai Oriental para niños
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