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[[File:The National Archives UK - CO 1069-122-9.jpg|thumb|Samfya Harbour]] | [[File:The National Archives UK - CO 1069-122-9.jpg|thumb|Samfya Harbour]] | ||
'''Samfya''' is a town located in the [[Zambia]]n province of [[Luapula Province|Luapula]]. It is the center of [[Samfya District]]. The town is located on the south-western shore of [[Lake Bangweulu]], on the longest stretch of well-defined shore of that lake (the northern, eastern and southern margins of which are marshy). Samfya has a few guesthouses and a number of [[white sandy beaches]] which are used for recreation, although the lake does have crocodiles. | '''Samfya''' is a town located in the [[Zambia]]n province of [[Luapula Province|Luapula]]. It is the center of [[Samfya District]]. The town is located on the south-western shore of [[Lake Bangweulu]], on the longest stretch of well-defined shore of that lake (the northern, eastern and southern margins of which are marshy). Samfya has a few guesthouses and a number of [[Samfya beach|white sandy beaches]] which are used for recreation, although the lake does have crocodiles. | ||
In addition to local government offices and branches of national agencies, Samfya is a commercial and fishing centre, as well a centre for transport by boat to islands and other areas of the lake. Its hinterland includes farms and some timber plantations. | In addition to local government offices and branches of national agencies, Samfya is a commercial and fishing centre, as well a centre for transport by boat to islands and other areas of the lake. Its hinterland includes farms and some timber plantations. | ||
