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The Central African Copperbelt is recognized globally as one of the richest copper deposits in the world. Which two neighboring African nations span this major mineral mining belt?

  1. Zambia and the Democratic Republic of CongoCevap
  2. B
    Nigeria and Ghana
  3. C
    Egypt and Morocco
  4. D
    Kenya and Tanzania

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Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo
The Central African Copperbelt is a famous mineralized zone located along the border area between northern Zambia and the southern Democratic Republic of Congo (formerly Katanga Province). These two nations hold vast reserves of high-grade copper and cobalt.

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1
Identify the geographical region of the Central African Copperbelt.
The Copperbelt is situated in Central-Southern Africa.
Geological formations containing rich copper and cobalt deposits cross the boundary between Zambia and the Katanga province of the DRC.
2
Match the mineral belt with the correct producing countries.
Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo are the primary host nations for this major mineral zone.
This region makes both Zambia and the DRC leading copper and cobalt exporters in Africa.

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Spatial distribution of major mineral resources and mining belts in Africa
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Mineral Resources and Mining in Africa

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