Kasai Province facts for kids
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Kasaï
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| Country |  Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Created | 2015 |
| Named for | Kasai River |
| Capital | Tshikapa |
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| • Total | 95,631 km2 (36,923 sq mi) |
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| • Total | 3,199,891 |
| • Density | 33.46081/km2 (86.6631/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (Central Africa Time) |
| Official language | French |
| Regional language | Tshiluba |
Kasaï Province is one of the 26 provinces that make up the Democratic Republic of the Congo. This country is located in Central Africa. The main city and capital of Kasaï Province is Tshikapa.
Kasaï Province was formed in 2015. It was created from parts of an older province called Kasaï-Occidental. This change was part of a plan to divide the country into more, smaller provinces. The goal was to make it easier to govern and manage different regions.
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About Kasaï Province
Kasaï is a large area, similar to a state or region in other countries. It is named after the Kasai River, which flows through the region.
Where is Kasaï?
Kasaï Province is located in the central part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It shares borders with several other provinces. These include Kwilu to the west, Kasaï-Central to the east, and Lomami to the northeast.
Size and Population
Kasaï Province covers a large area of about 95,631 square kilometers. That's roughly the size of a country like Portugal. As of 2005, about 3.2 million people lived in Kasaï Province. This makes it a home for many different communities.
Languages Spoken
The official language across the Democratic Republic of the Congo is French. In Kasaï Province, many people also speak Tshiluba. This is a regional language important to the local culture.
Capital City: Tshikapa
Tshikapa is the capital city of Kasaï Province. It is the center for government and business in the region. Tshikapa is also known for its diamond mining. This activity has played a big role in the city's development.
History of the Province
Before 2015, the area that is now Kasaï Province was part of a larger province called Kasaï-Occidental. In 2015, the Democratic Republic of the Congo reorganized its provinces. This was done to improve local governance and bring services closer to the people. Kasaï-Occidental was split into two new provinces: Kasaï and Kasaï-Central.
This change aimed to give local leaders more power. It also helped to focus on the specific needs of each new region.
