Chipata
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Chipata, population 75,000, is the capital of the Eastern Province of Zambia. Formerly known as Fort Jameson, the city is located near the border with Malawi, along the road connecting the capitals Lilongwe (130 km) and Lusaka (550 km). The city is a popular access point for the South Luangwa National Park.
The town lies at the end of the Great East Road and near the border with Malawi, The market town has a "welcome" arch, a mosque , a golf course and an airstrip.
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