Mbuji-Mayi

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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1. Where is Mbuji-Mayi?Kasai Oriental province, Democratic Republic of Congo
2. How big is Mbuji-Mayi?Approximately 150 square miles (386 square kilometers)
3. What language do people speak in Mbuji-Mayi?Tshiluba (predominant local language), French (official language)
4. What is Mbuji-Mayi known for?Being a principal global center for diamond extraction and trade
5. What is the main city?Mbuji-Mayi
6. What is Mbuji-Mayi famous for?Mbuji-Mayi is famous for its sparkling diamonds, which are found in the ground there.

Plateau: An area of relatively flat land at a high elevation, often with steep sides.
Alluvial Deposits: Minerals or materials that have been transported and deposited by water, often found in riverbeds or floodplains.
Lingua Franca: A common language used by people who speak different native languages, facilitating communication.
Subsistence Agriculture: Farming carried out primarily to feed one's own family or community, rather than for commercial sale.