Kamina

Kamina, town, southeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. The town is an important centre on the Lubumbashi-Ilebo rail line at the junction of branch lines northward to Kindu and to Kalemie, a port with connections to eastern Africa. The town has air services to Lubumbashi, Kolwezi, and Kananga. Kamina is also the site of a military air base. A nearby dam on the Lovoi River supplies electricity to the town. Cotton, tobacco, and vegetables are the main local crops. Pop. (2004 est.) 115,626.

This article was most recently revised and updated by Amy McKenna.