Katanga

geographical name

Ka·​tan·​ga kə-ˈtäŋ-gə 

-ˈtaŋ-

variants or 1972–97 Shaba

ˈshä-bə 

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.

Katangese

kə-täŋ-ˈgēz 

-taŋ-

-ˈgēs

adjective