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Lubumbashi

Congo - Kinshasa

Lubumbashi

Lubumbashi, the DRC’s second‑largest city, sits near the Zambian border and serves as the mining heart of the Haut‑Katanga province. Its streets blend colonial architecture with bustling markets, offering a glimpse of the region’s industrial pulse and local life.

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When the dry season holds from May to October roads stay clearer, whereas the November‑April rains often make travel harder.

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