Mongu

Mongu is the capital of Zambia's Western Province. It sits on the Barotse Floodplain on the western bank of the Zambezi River, opposite the town of Limulunga, and serves as the province's administrative and commercial center. The area is part of the homeland of the Lozi (Barotse) people, who have historically organized a centralized kingdom with traditional seats at Lealui and Limulunga.

Economy and transport: The town's economy is centered on civil administration, commerce, agriculture, and fishing from the floodplain. It hosts provincial government offices, markets, and services for the surrounding rural areas. Mongu is connected by road to other towns in Western Province and has Mongu Airport, providing domestic flights to Lusaka and other destinations.

Culture and society: The Lozi people maintain cultural traditions in the region; the Kuomboka ceremony, a major annual event marking the Barotse king's movement from the flooded plains, is closely associated with Mongu's region and surrounding towns such as Limulunga.

Education and health: Mongu hosts several schools and Mongu General Hospital, the main health facility serving the district and surrounding communities.