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The orange river named after the Dutch Royal House of Orange is South Africa's longest river and plays an important role in the economy of S.Africa. It rises in the Drakensberg mountains (Lesotho) and flows westward, passing through two dams, to empty into the Atlantic Ocean. Its mouth is completely blocked by rapids and sand bars.
It is a collection point for most of S.Africa's water.
It is used for irrigation in farming, industry and mining.
It is used to provide hydro electricity
A source of Diamonds - found in the alluvial deposits
Recreational canoeing and rafting
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Describe the physical features of each major rivers in Africa?
Nile river Niger river Zambezi river Orange river Congo River
What country is the river orange in?
The Orange River is the longest river in South Africa.
When was Orange River Colony created?
Orange River Sovereignty was created in 1848.
How much pollution in the orange river?
the Vaal river is connected to the Orange River and the Orange River itslef isnt polluted, but since the Vaal River has acidic water, the Orange River will be polluted.
Which river brought diamonds to the Namib Desert?
The orange river.
How long is the Orange river in miles?
The Orange River is not in miles, but in South Africa.
When did Orange River Colony end?
Orange River Colony ended in 1910.
When did Orange River Sovereignty end?
Orange River Sovereignty ended in 1854.
What river flows from mountains in Southern Africa through Egypt and into the sea?
Orange River
Why is the Betsiboka river orange?
Due to the sediment within the river. this sediment causes the river to appear orange/reddish
What are the human features in south Africa?
the longest river is the orange river it is 1300 miles long
Where is the river orange?
The Orange river is located in Lesotho, South Africa and Namibia.
