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Map of Zimbabwe with the province highlighted
Matabeleland North is a province of Zimbabwe, north of the city of Bulawayo. It has an area of 75,025 km² and a population of approximately 700,000 (2002). Lupane is the capital of the province. Victoria Falls, the worlds largest waterfalls, are on the Zambezi river, which defines the northern border of the province. The Hwange National Park is also found in this province. Hwange and Victoria Falls are the only towns in this province. Other main districts in this province are Binga, Dete, Tsholotsho and Nkayi.

See also


 
Zimbabwe

Provinces
Manicaland | Mashonaland Central | Mashonaland East | Mashonaland West | Masvingo | Matabeleland North | Matabeleland South | Midlands
Cities
Bulawayo | Harare

 


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