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| Capital | Masunga |
| Population | 132,422 inhabitants |
| Census | 2001 |
| Area | 5,120 km² |
| Density | 25.86/km² |
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The North-East District is one of the official 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. In the south and west, North-East District borders Central District.
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Sub-districts
Sub-districts of the North-East District include: Tonota
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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Coordinates: 21°5′S 27°30′E / 21.083°S 27.5°E
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