Lubumbashi

Lubumbashi is DRC's second-largest city and the capital of the mining-rich Katanga region. The city serves as the economic heart of DRC's copper and cobalt industries. Lubumbashi features colonial-era architecture, modern commercial districts, universities, museums, and tree-lined avenues. The city offers insights into DRC's mining history and contemporary economy, along with access to nearby national parks (Upemba, Kundelungu) and natural attractions. Lubumbashi's cosmopolitan character reflects its industrial importance.