Fun facts about Mufulira
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Mufulira is located approximately 19 kilometres southwest of the town of Mokambo, at the international border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Mufulira
Zambia
Mufulira is a town in the Copperbelt Province of Zambia. Mufulira means "Place of Abundance and Peace". The town developed around the Mufulira Copper Mine in the 1930s. The town also serves as the administrative capital of Mufulira District.
From the “Geography” section
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The town of Mufulira developed around the Mufulira Copper Mine in the 1930s.
Mufulira
Zambia
Mufulira is a town in the Copperbelt Province of Zambia. Mufulira means "Place of Abundance and Peace". The town developed around the Mufulira Copper Mine in the 1930s. The town also serves as the administrative capital of Mufulira District.
From the “Overview” section
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In 2010, the population census and household survey enumerated the population of Mufulira at 151,309 inhabitants.
Mufulira
Zambia
Mufulira is a town in the Copperbelt Province of Zambia. Mufulira means "Place of Abundance and Peace". The town developed around the Mufulira Copper Mine in the 1930s. The town also serves as the administrative capital of Mufulira District.
From the “Population” section
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The Mufulira Mine is now owned and operated by Mopani Copper Mines, which employs 10,000 permanent workers.
Mufulira
Zambia
Mufulira is a town in the Copperbelt Province of Zambia. Mufulira means "Place of Abundance and Peace". The town developed around the Mufulira Copper Mine in the 1930s. The town also serves as the administrative capital of Mufulira District.
From the “Economy” section
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Mufulira is well known for being the home of Mufulira Wanderers F.C., a professional soccer club.
Mufulira
Zambia
Mufulira is a town in the Copperbelt Province of Zambia. Mufulira means "Place of Abundance and Peace". The town developed around the Mufulira Copper Mine in the 1930s. The town also serves as the administrative capital of Mufulira District.
From the “Sports” section
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