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The original four provinces had considerable autonomy, but in 1933 they were reorganized into six provinces. These provinces were named after their capitals, and the central government assumed more control. Katanga became
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of 28 March 1912 divided the Congo into 22 districts. The vice-government of
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362:References
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892:Lualaba
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879:Katanga
864:Sankuru
859:Kabinda
818:Tshuapa
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