Limpopo River

river in southern Africa


The Limpopo River is a river in Africa. It goes through the countries of South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique and forms part of the border of South Africa. It empties into the Indian Ocean.

Limpopo River
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Limpopo River in Mozambique
Course and watershed of the Limpopo River
Location
CountrySouth Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique
Physical characteristics
Source confluenceMarico and Crocodile
 - locationBotswana/South Africa border
 - elevation872 m (2,861 ft)
MouthIndian Ocean
 - locationGaza Province, Mozambique
Length1,750 km (1,090 mi)
Basin size415,000 km2 (160,000 sq mi)
Discharge 
 - average170 m3/s (6,000 cu ft/s)