The Congo Pedicle (at one time referred to as the Zaire Pedicle; in French la botte du Katanga, meaning ‘Katanga boot’) refers to the southeast salient of the Katanga Province of the Democratic Republic of Congo which sticks into neighbouring Zambia, almost dividing it into two lobes, like the wings of a butterfly. In area, the pedicle is similar in size to Wales or New Jersey. 'Pedicle' is used in the sense of 'a little foot'.