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Ziwani [1] is a small town in Coast Province of Kenya near the border with Tanzania.

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It is served by a station on the national railway system of Kenya, on the international line from Mombasa via Voi to Moshi, Tanzania.

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Coordinates: 03°22′56″S37°47′29″E / 3.38222°S 37.79139°E / -3.38222; 37.79139