Zambezi Region

Administrative Region in Namibia

Zambezi is a region in Namibia. The capital is Katima Mulilo. It is named after the Zambezi River that runs along its border. This region is the only part of Namibia that borders Zambia.

Zambezi
Region
Location of the Zambezi Region in Namibia
Location of the Zambezi Region in Namibia
CountryNamibia
SeatKatima Mulilo
Area
 • Total14,785 km2 (5,709 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)[2]
 • Total90,596
 • Density6.1/km2 (16/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+2 (CAT)
ISO 3166 codeNA-CA
Websitewww.arc.org.na/home.php?pn=caprivi_council

Until 2013, it was known as Caprivi.

The region is home to 450 animal species, including elephants. The wildlife is protected by several national parks: Bwabwata National Park, Mamili National Park, and Mudumu National Park.

There are 8 constituencies:

References

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  1. "Namibia's Population by Region". Election Watch (1). Institute for Public Policy Research: 3. 2013.
  2. "Zambezi 2011 Census Regional Profile" (PDF). Statistics Namibia. Retrieved 10 April 2020.[permanent dead link]

17°30′S 24°16′E / 17.500°S 24.267°E / -17.500; 24.267