Fun facts about Chipata
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Chipata's name comes from the Chewa word 'Chimpata' meaning 'large space'.
Chipata
Zambia
Chipata is a city and administrative centre of the Eastern Province of Zambia and Chipata District. It was declared the 5th city of the country, after Lusaka, Ndola, Kitwe and Livingstone, by President Edgar Lungu on 24 February 2017.
From the “History” section
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Chipata was formerly known as Fort Jameson, named after Sir Leander Starr Jameson.
Chipata
Zambia
Chipata is a city and administrative centre of the Eastern Province of Zambia and Chipata District. It was declared the 5th city of the country, after Lusaka, Ndola, Kitwe and Livingstone, by President Edgar Lungu on 24 February 2017.
From the “History” section
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Chipata is the primary transport hub for trade between Zambia and Malawi.
Chipata
Zambia
Chipata is a city and administrative centre of the Eastern Province of Zambia and Chipata District. It was declared the 5th city of the country, after Lusaka, Ndola, Kitwe and Livingstone, by President Edgar Lungu on 24 February 2017.
From the “Economy” section
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The Nc'wala ceremony of the Ngoni people celebrates the first fruits harvest.
Chipata
Zambia
Chipata is a city and administrative centre of the Eastern Province of Zambia and Chipata District. It was declared the 5th city of the country, after Lusaka, Ndola, Kitwe and Livingstone, by President Edgar Lungu on 24 February 2017.
From the “Tourism” section
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Chipata features a tropical savanna climate with distinct wet and dry seasons.
Chipata
Zambia
Chipata is a city and administrative centre of the Eastern Province of Zambia and Chipata District. It was declared the 5th city of the country, after Lusaka, Ndola, Kitwe and Livingstone, by President Edgar Lungu on 24 February 2017.
From the “Climate” section
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