Fun facts about Luanshya
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Luanshya is nicknamed the Valley of Death due to high mortality rates during early mining development.
Luanshya
Zambia
Luanshya is a town in Zambia, in the Copperbelt Province near Ndola. It has a population of 212,864. The town is situated in an area which was under Chief Mushili of the Lamba people.
From the “Myth” section
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Luanshya means 'river of antelopes' because many antelopes were found in the area before mining settlements.
Luanshya
Zambia
Luanshya is a town in Zambia, in the Copperbelt Province near Ndola. It has a population of 212,864. The town is situated in an area which was under Chief Mushili of the Lamba people.
From the “Myth” section
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Luanshya is home to a Technical and Vocational Teacher's College that has graduated many teachers in technical subjects.
Luanshya
Zambia
Luanshya is a town in Zambia, in the Copperbelt Province near Ndola. It has a population of 212,864. The town is situated in an area which was under Chief Mushili of the Lamba people.
From the “Education” section
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The town has three hospitals: Roan General Hospital, Thomson Hospital, and Luanshya Hospital.
Luanshya
Zambia
Luanshya is a town in Zambia, in the Copperbelt Province near Ndola. It has a population of 212,864. The town is situated in an area which was under Chief Mushili of the Lamba people.
From the “Healthcare” section
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Many urban roads in Luanshya are named after trees and are organized alphabetically.
Luanshya
Zambia
Luanshya is a town in Zambia, in the Copperbelt Province near Ndola. It has a population of 212,864. The town is situated in an area which was under Chief Mushili of the Lamba people.
From the “Transportation” section
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