Kalima, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Kalima is a town in Maniema Province, Congo. It is situated northeast of the provincial capital Kindu, between the Ulindi River and the Elila River, at an altitude of 2797 ft (852 m).[1][2] The economic activity of Kalima and the surrounding area includes tin mining.[3][4] In 2003 the town saw attacks by the Mai-Mai militias.[5] Kalima has a hospital and is served by Kalima Airport.[6][7]

References
  1. www.maplandia.com
  2. National Geographic Atlas of the World: Revised Sixth Edition, National Geographic Society, 1992
  3. Kokonyangi, J.; Kampunzu, A.B.; Yoshida, M. (2000). "Lithostratigraphy and Structural Evolution of the Kalima-Moga Tin District, Kibaran Belt (Maniema, Congo)". Gondwana Research. 3 (2): 257–259. doi:10.1016/S1342-937X(05)70104-0.
  4. siris-archives.si.edu
  5. www.washingtontimes.com
  6. www.washingtontimes.com
  7. flights.ticketcomps.com

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