Kasai-Oriental
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| Country |  Democratic Republic of the Congo |
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| Capital | Mbuji-Mayi | ||||
| Largest city | Mbuji-Mayi | ||||
| National language | Tshiluba | ||||
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| Governor | Alphonse Ngoyi Kasanji | ||||
| Population Density |
7.1 millions (est. 2005) /km² |
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| Demonym | none | ||||
| Official Website | [ Province du Kasai-oriental] | ||||
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Kasai-Oriental (East Kasai) is a province of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Its provincial capital is Mbuji-Mayi. It borders Kasai-Occidental to the west, Equateur to the north-west, Orientale to the north-east, Maniema to the east, and Katanga to the south. It is one of the richest diamond producing regions in the world.
Following the promulgation (effective on 18 February 2009) of the 2006 Constitution, Kasai-Oriental will be divided into the following provinces:
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