Fun facts about Chingola
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Chingola was founded in 1943 to service the newly opened Nchanga Copper mine.
Chingola
Zambia
Chingola is a town in Zambia's Copperbelt Province, the country's copper-mining region, with a population of 256,560.
From the “History” section
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The deepest part of the Nchanga Mines Open Pit is 400 m lower than the surrounding plateau.
Chingola
Zambia
Chingola is a town in Zambia's Copperbelt Province, the country's copper-mining region, with a population of 256,560.
From the “Mines” section
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Chingola is served by Kasompe Airport, which has the IATA code CGJ.
Chingola
Zambia
Chingola is a town in Zambia's Copperbelt Province, the country's copper-mining region, with a population of 256,560.
From the “Communications” section
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Hippo Pool on the Kafue River was established as a National Monument in 1954.
Chingola
Zambia
Chingola is a town in Zambia's Copperbelt Province, the country's copper-mining region, with a population of 256,560.
From the “Features of Chingola” section
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Felix Bwalya, a boxer, was born in Chingola.
Chingola
Zambia
Chingola is a town in Zambia's Copperbelt Province, the country's copper-mining region, with a population of 256,560.
From the “Notable people born in Chingola” section
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