Let us explore the Rivers of Zambia as part of our revision notes for test or examination in Social Studies or Geography. The country has four main rivers, namely, Zambezi River, Kafue river, Luangwa River and Chambeshi-Luapula River.
As the Zambezi flows further south, it flows through an area where Zambia meets up with Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe, to the best known feature of the river: the Victoria Falls.
• As the river flows further through Zambia, it is joined by various tributaries, such as the Kafue and Luangwa Rivers.
• On the last part of its course through Zambia, the Zambezi has been dammed at Lake Kariba, on the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe. You will find out more about Lake Kariba on the Lakes of Zambia.
Soon after the river enters Mozambique, it enters the Cahora Bassa dam, before it eventually flows into the Indian Ocean on the coast of Mozambique.
NOTE:
• The Victoria Falls on the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe is recognized by UNESCO (the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation) as a world Heritage site.
• The Kafue River is one of the tributaries that flow into the Zambezi.
• It has its source on the Zambezi-Congo watershed.
• It flows south then Southwest towards Lukanga swamp in central province. From there it flows westwards, then southwards, entering the Kafue flood plains.
• It then winds its way down to a narrow gorge were it has been harnessed for power before it joins the Zambezi River near Chirundu.
• The Luangwa River is also one of the tributaries of the Zambezi.
• Its source is on the Luangwa/Lake Malawi watershed in the Mafinga hills.
• It j oins the Zambezi River in the Luangwa District.
• The north and south Luangwa National Parks that lie along the river are popular tourist attractions.
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