Maniema


Maniema is one of 26 provinces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Its capital is Kindu.

Toponymy

explored the area, calling it Manyema.

Geography

Maniema borders the provinces of Kasai-Oriental to the west, Orientale to the north, North Kivu and South Kivu to the east, and Katanga to the south.

Political divisions

Maniema consists of the city of Kindu and seven territories: Punia, Pangi, Lubutu, Kibombo, Kasongo, Kailo and Kabambare. The city of Kindu has the communes of Alunguli, Kasuku and Mikelenge

Economy

Mining is the main industry in the province and diamonds, copper, gold and cobalt are mined outside of Kindu.
Kailo Territory is home to open pit wolframite and Cassiterite mines.

Education