Katanga Plateau
The Katanga, or Shaba, Plateau is a farming and ranching region in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Located in the southeastern Katanga Province, it is 1220 m above sea level and is rich in copper and uranium deposits. The altitude makes it cooler than the surrounding area, with a mean annual temperature of 19-20° C.
It is the source of the Lufira River, which becomes the Lualaba River. Lake Tshangalele is an artificial lake created by a dam on the Lufira and is an important ecological site on the plateau.
