Mafikeng

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Mafikeng [ˈmæfɪˌkɛŋ]

(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.: 7000 (latest est.) Former name (until 1980) Mafeking

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