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 Vhembe | |
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![]() Limpopo River in Mozambique | |
![]() Course and watershed of the Limpopo River | |
Location | |
Country | South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique |
Physical characteristics | |
Source confluence | Marico and Crocodile |
- location | Botswana/South Africa border |
- elevation | 872 m (2,861 ft) |
Mouth | Indian Ocean |
- location | Gaza Province, Mozambique |
Length | 1,750 km (1,090 mi) |
Basin size | 415,000 km2 (160,000 sq mi) |
Discharge | |
- average | 170 m3/s (6,000 cu ft/s) |