Siavonga District | |
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 District location in Zambia | |
| Country |  Zambia |
| Province | Southern Province |
| Capital | Siavonga |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 58,864 |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (CAT) |
Siavonga District is a district of Zambia, located in Southern Province. The capital lies at Siavonga. As of the 2000 Zambian Census, the district had a population of 58,864 people. [1] It is separated from Zimbabwe by Lake Kariba.
This article is about the transport in Zambia.
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Siavonga is a town in the Southern Province of Zambia, lying on the north shore of Lake Kariba. It is Zambia's principal tourism centre for the lake, with accommodation, boating and fishing tours on offer.
Sinazongwe is a town in the Southern Province of Zambia, lying on the north shore of Lake Kariba. It was constructed in the 1950s as a local administrative centre, while its main industry now is kapenta fishing. It is also home to a lighthouse and an airstrip, while ferries sail to Chete Island. Sinazongwe also boasts The Houseboat Company. Sinazongwe is a fast developing area in Zambia. Commercial plots have just been sold to potential investors who are all looking at bringing more tourism into the area, with a proposed campsite, lodge and many more future tourist attractions to come, such as Zamarula Fishing Camp.
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This article gives lists of the National Monuments and other historic sites of Zambia, with a one- or two-line description providing links to details given on other pages.
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| Central Province | |
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| Copperbelt Province | |
| Eastern Province | |
| Luapula Province | |
| Lusaka Province | |
| Muchinga Province | |
| Northern Province | |
| North-Western Province | |
| Southern Province | |
| Western Province | |
Coordinates: 16°27′S28°28′E / 16.450°S 28.467°E
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