Mafikeng

geographical name

Maf·​i·​keng ˈma-fə-kiŋ How to pronounce Mafikeng (audio)
town in North West province, in the northern part of the Republic of South Africa population 291,527

Note: Until 1965, Mafikeng was the seat of administration of Bechuanaland.

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“Mafikeng.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Mafikeng. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.

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