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Katima Mulilo was established as a garrison and still shows signs of its military past.
Katima Mulilo
Namibia
Katima Mulilo, or simply Katima is the capital of the Zambezi Region in Namibia. It had 46,401 inhabitants in 2023 and comprises two electoral constituencies, Katima Mulilo Rural and Katima Mulilo Urban.
From the “Economy and infrastructure” section
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The name Katima Mulilo means 'quench the fire' in SiLozi, referring to nearby rapids in the Zambezi.
Katima Mulilo
Namibia
Katima Mulilo, or simply Katima is the capital of the Zambezi Region in Namibia. It had 46,401 inhabitants in 2023 and comprises two electoral constituencies, Katima Mulilo Rural and Katima Mulilo Urban.
From the “History” section
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The town features the largest open market in Namibia.
Katima Mulilo
Namibia
Katima Mulilo, or simply Katima is the capital of the Zambezi Region in Namibia. It had 46,401 inhabitants in 2023 and comprises two electoral constituencies, Katima Mulilo Rural and Katima Mulilo Urban.
From the “Economy and infrastructure” section
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Photo: Eugen Zibiso · CC BY 2.0
Katima Mulilo has a hot semi-arid climate, bordering on a dry-winter humid subtropical climate.
Katima Mulilo
Namibia
Katima Mulilo, or simply Katima is the capital of the Zambezi Region in Namibia. It had 46,401 inhabitants in 2023 and comprises two electoral constituencies, Katima Mulilo Rural and Katima Mulilo Urban.
From the “Geography” section
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Photo: Eugen Zibiso · CC BY 2.0
The town houses the community-based Caprivi Art Centre and holds an annual Caprivi Cultural Festival.
Katima Mulilo
Namibia
Katima Mulilo, or simply Katima is the capital of the Zambezi Region in Namibia. It had 46,401 inhabitants in 2023 and comprises two electoral constituencies, Katima Mulilo Rural and Katima Mulilo Urban.
From the “Culture and education” section
Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Photo: Eugen Zibiso · CC BY 2.0