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Tanganyika Province

Province du Tanganyika
Province
Location of Tanganyika Province
Country  Democratic Republic of the Congo
Capital Kalemie
Area
 • Total 134,940 km2 (52,100 sq mi)
Population
 (2015 est.)
 • Total 3,035,852
 • Density 22.4978/km2 (58.2690/sq mi)
Official language French
National language Kiswahili
Website http://tanganyika.gouv.cd/

Tanganyika is a large region, called a province, in the country of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Its most important city, and its capital, is Kalemie.

This province was created in 2015. It used to be part of a bigger area called the old Katanga Province.

Discover Tanganyika Province

Tanganyika Province is located in the southeastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is known for its beautiful landscapes and important natural resources. The province is named after Lake Tanganyika, one of the largest freshwater lakes in the world. This lake forms a long part of the province's eastern border.

What is a Province?

A province is like a large state or region within a country. It has its own local government that helps manage the area. The capital city of a province is usually where the main government offices are located. For Tanganyika, this important city is Kalemie.

Main Areas of Tanganyika

Tanganyika Province is divided into smaller areas called territories. These territories help organize the different towns and villages within the province. Each territory has its own main town or city.

The territories in Tanganyika Province are:

  • Kabalo Territory
  • Kalemie Territory, where the capital city Kalemie is located.
  • Kongolo Territory
  • Manono Territory
  • Moba Territory, with its capital city Moba, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
  • Nyunzu Territory

These territories are home to many different communities and cultures. People in Tanganyika often speak Kiswahili, which is one of the national languages of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

See also

Kids robot.svg You can find more information about Tanganyika Province for kids in Spanish here: Provincia de Tanganica para niños

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