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 (4,000 ft) 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. The Lake Tshangalele, an artificial lake created by a dam on the Lufira, is an important ecological site on the plateau.