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Zambezi River
The Zambezi is one of Africa's major rivers. Victoria Falls is part of the Zambezi River.
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Facts about Africa include the following:
- Africa is a continent consisting of 53 individual countries and offshore islands.
- The largest country by land mass is Sudan (although this may change in June 2011 due to a political divide within the country).
- The highest peak in Africa is Mt. Kilimanjaro.
- The longest river in the world, the Nile, runs through Africa.
- Africa is traversed by the Equator, the Tropic of Capricorn and the Tropic of Cancer.
- It is the second largest continent on in the world.
Africa is bordered by the Mediterranean Sea (North), Atlantic Ocean (West), Red Sea (North East), and Indian Ocean (East).
It has a population of approximately 1.1 billion people.
- The most populous country in Africa is Nigeria with an estimated 250 million people.
- The most populated city in Africa is Cairo.
- The largest dry desert in the world is located in north Africa, the Sahara.
- The FIFA world cup was held in Africa for the first time in 2010 and hosted in the Republic of South Africa.
What are the 4 main uses of zambezi river?
Hydroelectric Power, Tourism, as a source of food and some transport
Would you expect the Niger river to have as many waterfalls as the Zambezi river why or why not?
No. The Niger River has no water falls. The Zambezi river is home to many waterfalls including Victoria Falls. The Zambezi river goes through different elevations while the Niger river stays in one even though it is much longer.
Where does the Zambezi River start?
The river rises in North West Zambia at Mwinilunga
the zambezi river starts in congo
the zambezi river starts in congo
Africa.
The river seven starts at the Cambrian mountains in mid wales. It is the longest river in Britain and finishes in the Bristol Channel.
Who was the first European to fully explore the Zambezi river?
Dr. David Livingstone, from Britain was the first European to explore the Zambezi River.
How does the Zambezi river affect the land and people?
The Zambezi River plays a crucial role in shaping the landscape and livelihoods of the surrounding regions. It provides vital water resources for agriculture, supporting the economies of countries like Zambia and Zimbabwe. The river also sustains diverse ecosystems and wildlife, which attract tourism and contribute to local cultures. However, seasonal flooding can pose challenges, impacting communities and infrastructure, highlighting the river's dual role as both a lifeline and a potential hazard.
Called so by the upper river people Monomatapa, named also Cuama and Zembere
Is there any pollution in the Zambezi River?
Sewage effluent is a major cause of water pollution around urban areas, there are inadequate water treatment facilities in all major cities in the region. The Kariba dam has interfered with the rivers natural facilities of flooding, bird feeding and other wildlife patterns
Zambezi River.
Are there any sharks in the river zambezi?
There is the Bull Shark also known as the Zambezi Shark, these sharks can live in both fresh and salt water
Africa - it flows through Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Malawi and Tanzania.
and Zambia, Demacratic Republic of Congo, Angola, and Mamibia
