Copper Belt

British

noun

a region of Central Africa, along the border between Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo: rich deposits of copper

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Copper Belt

Well-known examples are the Kupferschiefer in Europe, which has an areal coverage of >500,000 Km2, and the Zambian Copper Belt in Africa.

From Textbooks ● Jan. 1, 2017

Sata had strong backing in urban areas and the economic center in the Copper Belt, while Banda, a farmer and former diplomat, relied on votes from rural areas.

From Reuters ● Sep. 23, 2011

But one important group is holding out against the tide of pessimism: the three great companies that dominate the Copper Belt and have a stake of $850 million to defend in Northern Rhodesia.

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