Fun facts about Kasama
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Kasama is located on the M1 road, which connects it to both Mpika in the south and Mbala in the north.
Kasama
Zambia
Kasama is a town in the Northern Province of Zambia. It serves as the provincial capital and the headquarters of Kasama District.
From the “Location” section
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The population of Kasama grew significantly in the 1970s and 1980s due to the construction of the TAZARA Railway.
Kasama
Zambia
Kasama is a town in the Northern Province of Zambia. It serves as the provincial capital and the headquarters of Kasama District.
From the “Population” section
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Kasama became the largest and dominant town of the north-eastern lobe of Northern Rhodesia due to its central location.
Kasama
Zambia
Kasama is a town in the Northern Province of Zambia. It serves as the provincial capital and the headquarters of Kasama District.
From the “History” section
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Kasama is in the heartland of the Bemba ethnic group, with their Paramount Chief Chitimukulu's headquarters located 9 kilometres from Malole.
Kasama
Zambia
Kasama is a town in the Northern Province of Zambia. It serves as the provincial capital and the headquarters of Kasama District.
From the “Ethnic groups” section
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The Chishimba Falls, located across the Luombe River, host a 15 megawatts hydroelectric power station and are a major tourist attraction.
Kasama
Zambia
Kasama is a town in the Northern Province of Zambia. It serves as the provincial capital and the headquarters of Kasama District.
From the “Rivers” section
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