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Binga is a village on the south eastern shore of Lake Kariba in the province of Matabeleland North, Zimbabwe. Binga was built to rehouse the BaTonga people whose homelands were flooded when Lake Kariba was created. The village is one of the forgotten despite its leading treasures in tourism and wildlife resources in the country[clarification needed].
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  Binga | |
| Coordinates: 17°37′27″S 27°20′28″E / 17.62417°S 27.34111°E | |
| Country | Zimbabwe |
| Province | Matabeleland North |
| District | Binga District |
| Population (2012 Census)[1] | |
| • Total | 5,283 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+1 (CEST) |
| Climate | BSh |
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Tourist attractions feature the general Zambezi River viewing, "The only sand beach in Zimbabwe", Hot springs, fishing, crocodile farm, game reserves, Chijalile Pass, Swamps in the Simatelele Ward area, several stunning gorges, natural rock outcrops to mention. Roads are poor, farmland is limited but vegetation is still in its best condition. There are coal, gas and oil deposits along the Muchesu Area hills.
There is also commercial kapenta, bream, tilapia and tiger fish production in the village. Villagers do domestic fishing at family and individual level. Resort areas in the district surrounding the village also offer exclusive accommodation and wedding venues.
References edit
- ^ Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency. "2012 Census Provincial Report: Matabeleland North". Archived from the original on 19 May 2018. Retrieved 24 May 2018.