Isokwe

Isokwe is an island on Lake Mweru in Luapula Province, Zambia. Isokwe is occupied, and is 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) long and up to 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) wide. It is located about 5 kilometres outside the city of Kashikishi.

Isokwe is a narrow, elongated fishing island, which passes to the west into the Luapula swamps of the delta. It is regularly visited by people from Nchelenge by ferry.

Coordinates: 9°22′00″S 28°40′00″E / 9.36667°S 28.6667°E / -9.36667; 28.6667

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