Zambezi River Latest News
A new study suggests the Zambezi River actually starts off in Angola’s southern highlands, at the source of a river called the Lungwebungu, giving the Zambezi a new total length of 3,421 km, or 342 km longer than previously thought.
About Zambezi River
- The Zambezi River, sometimes spelled as Zambesi or Zambeze, is Africa’s 4th longest river and the continent’s longest east-flowing stream.
- Course:
- It starts off in Angola’s southern highlands, at the source of a river called the Lungwebungu.
- It flows for about 3,421 kilometers through Angola, Zambia, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique before emptying into the Indian Ocean.
- The river is known for several notable waterfalls, including Victoria Falls, one of the world’s largest waterfalls, and the Chavuma Falls on the Zambia-Angola border.
- The Cohara Bassa and Kariba Dams, two of Africa’s major hydroelectric power sources, are located along the Zambezi’s course.
- Zambia accounts for the largest drainage area (41.6%) of the river.
- Tributaries: The main tributaries of the Zambezi River include the Shire, Kafue, Luangwa, Kabompo, and Cuando (Kwando) rivers.
Source: MBY
Zambezi River FAQs
Q1: The Zambezi River originates in which country?
Ans: Angola
Q2: Into which ocean does the Zambezi River empty?
Ans: Indian Ocean
Q3: Which country accounts for the largest share of the Zambezi River basin area?
Ans: Zambia accounts for the largest drainage area (41.6%) of the river.
Q4: Victoria Falls, located along the Zambezi River, lies between which two countries?
Ans: Zambia and Zimbabwe
