Maniema
Maniema is one of 26 provinces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Its capital is Kindu.
Maniema Province was created in 1989, when the existing Kivu Province was divided into three parts (South Kivu, North Kivu and Maniema). Mining is the main industry in the province. Diamonds, copper, gold and cobalt are mined in the province.
Maniema has the city of Kindu and seven territories:
Punia
Pangi
Lubutu
Kibombo
Kasongo
Kailo
Kabambare
The city of Kindu has the communes of Alunguli, Kasuku and Mikelenge.
References
Provinces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
1980s establishments in Africa
1989 establishments