Ecosystem Reference
Ecosystem Okavango
Type River (basin)
Salinity freshwater
Other Names Okovanggo, Kubango, Cubango (Ref. 6318)
Location
Mainly situated in Angola, Namibia and Botswana, southern Africa 12° S 22° S - 15° E 26° E
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River Length 1800 km Area Drainage Area 785000
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Description Rises from watersheds shared with the west-flowing Angolan Rivers Cuanza and Cunene(Ref. 6316). Forms a section of Angola and South-West Africa boundary, crosses Caprivi Strip and empties into Okavango Basin (Ref. 6318). Joins the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans near Maun. Includes: Cuito, Cuchi, Okavango Swamps, Lake Ngami, Thamalakane
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