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Mafikeng
Mafikeng (ˈmæfɪˌkɛŋ) n (Placename) a town in N South Africa: besieged by the Boers for 217 days (1899–1900) during the second Boer War: administrative headquarters of the British protectorate of Bechuanaland until 1965, although outside its borders. Pop: 23 650 (2001). Former name (until 1980): Mafeking Maf•i•keng or Maf•e•king (ˈmæf ɪˌkɪŋ)
n. a town in N Republic of South Africa: besieged by Boers for 217 days in 1899–1900. 6500. Mafikeng
Mafikeng, South Africa: see MahikengMahikeng,
formerly Mafikeng
or Mafeking
, city (2011 pop. 290,269), capital of North West prov., N central South Africa, near the border of Botswana. It is the market for the surrounding cattle-raising and dairy-farming area and is an important railroad depot.
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