Kafue National Park
From: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
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Date: 2008
Kafue National Park c.8,650 sq mi (22,400 sq km), S central Zambia, S Africa; est. 1950. It is a haven for the animal and bird life of a diverse region that includes grasslands, forests, and marshes.
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