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North-East | |
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![]() Location within Botswana | |
Country | ![]() |
Capital | Masunga |
Area | |
• Total | 5,120 km2 (1,980 sq mi) |
Population (2001 census) | |
• Total | 132,422 |
• Density | 26/km2 (67/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+2 (Central Africa Time) |
The North-East District is one of the administrative districts of Botswana. Its capital is Masunga. In 2001, North-East had a population of 132,422 people. The North-East District is predominatly occupied by Kalanga speaking people (the BaKalanga).
In the north and east, North-East borders the Matabeleland South Province of Zimbabwe with the border in the east predominantly the Ramokgwebana River Center. In the south and west, North-East District borders Central District and the border being the Shashe River Center.
Sub-districts
There are no sub-districts in the North-East District.
Geography
The Nata River flows through the North-East District and is a significant gathering place for wildlife including birds.[1] The Nata River continues to flow to the Makgadikgadi Pans, where it discharges.[2]
See also
References
- Elizabeth Cashdan (1986) Competition between Foragers and Food-Producers on the Botletli River, Botswana, Africa: Journal of the International African Institute, Vol. 56, No. 3, pp. 299-318
- C. Michael Hogan (2008) Makgadikgadi, The Megalithic Portal, ed. Andy Burnham
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