Solwezi
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| Solwezi | |
  Solwezi
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| Country |  Zambia |
| Admin. division | Western Province |
| Elevation | 4,052 ft (1,235 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| - Total | 65,000 |
Solwezi is the capital of the North Western Province of Zambia. Solwezi has approximately 65,000 inhabitants at an elevation of 1235 m above sea level. Kaonde is the largest tribe represented in Solwezi.
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The main industry of Solwezi is copper mining at Kansanshi Mine, 14km out of the town centre, run by First Quantum Plc.
Three miles from city centre you can find the "Kifubwa Rock Stream Shelter" located next to the Kifubwa River. There are inscriptions to be found from the late Stone Age people.
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[edit] Statistics
- Elevation = 1366m
- Population = 65,000
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