North-East District, Administrative district in eastern Botswana.
The North-East District is one of Botswana's administrative regions located in the eastern part of the country. Francistown serves as its capital and main commercial center, while Masunga hosts the district's administrative headquarters.
The region was established as an administrative division within Botswana and has evolved with the country's development. Its boundaries and structure developed to serve the growing needs of the local population.
The BaKalanga people form the main population group and speak their own language, which you hear in villages and markets today. This heritage connects residents to their roots and shapes the rhythm of community life.
The district is accessed mainly through Francistown, which serves as a transportation hub and starting point for exploration. It helps to check road conditions beforehand, as not all routes maintain the same quality year-round.
The Ramokgwebana and Shashe rivers form natural boundaries between this area and Zimbabwe and neighboring districts. These waterways have shaped trade and human movement across the region for generations.
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