| Abstract |
The Zambezi Basin, with a size of approximately 1 390 000 km2, is the 4th largest basin of Africa. The Basin is shared by Angola, Botswana, Tanzania, Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Malawi and Mozambique.
The Basin’s main river is the Zambezi River. The 2 574 km long river rises in Zambia and empties into in the Indian Ocean in Mozambique.
Noteworthy features include the famous Victoria falls, Chavuma Falls and Nbonye Falls.
The river is a source of fresh water and fisheries, and its floodplains support the local population with fertile agricultural lands. It supports a population of about 32 million. The River also supports large wildlife populations and a rich biodiversity, making it a popular tourism destination.
The Basin’s main river is the Zambezi River. The 2 574 km long river rises in Zambia and empties into in the Indian Ocean in Mozambique.
Noteworthy features include the famous Victoria falls, Chavuma Falls and Nbonye Falls.
The river is a source of fresh water and fisheries, and its floodplains support the local population with fertile agricultural lands. It supports a population of about 32 million. The River also supports large wildlife populations and a rich biodiversity, making it a popular tourism destination.
Large parts of the Zambezi Basin fall under the protection of the KAZA TFCA (Kavango Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area). Much of the northern part of the Basin is categorised as Miombo woodland (Figure 2). Rainfall in the basin is highly variable, increasing from an annual average of 250 mm to around 2 000 mm. |
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