Jwaneng
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Coordinates: 24°35′53″S 024°43′45″E / 24.59806°S 24.72917°E
Jwaneng
Location in the Southern District of Botswana
Jwaneng is a town located in the Southern District of Botswana, but it is not part of this, being a separate district, with its own Town Council. [1]
[edit] History
The town was formed around the Jwaneng diamond mine, considered the richest in the world in terms of its content of gem-quality diamonds. At its inception it was a 'closed town', meaning that in order to live there permission was needed from the owners of the mine, Debswana.
[edit] Transportation
The town and the mine are served by the Jwaneng Airport.
[edit] References
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