Mafinga Hills
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The Mafinga Hills are a plateau covered by hills, situated on the border between Zambia and Malawi, in Southern Africa. These hills are composed of quartzites, phyllites and feldspathic sandstones of sedimentary origin.[1]
| Mafinga Hills | |
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 Mafinga Hills from near the town of Chisenga in Malawi | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,339 m (7,674 ft) |
| Coordinates | 9°57′9.7″S 33°21′8.5″E |
| Geography | |
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| Location | Zambia, Malawi |
| Geology | |
| Rock type(s) | Quartzite, phyllite and feldspar |
This plateau has the highest point in Zambia at 2,339-metre (7,674 ft) at Mafinga Central.[2] It once formed a formidable barrier between the Northern and Eastern Provinces. Only very able 4-wheel drive vehicles are able to cross this area, especially during the rainy season.
The Luangwa River, the major river of eastern Zambia, has its source in the Mafinga Hills.
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