Ecosystem Reference
Ecosystem Middle Zambezi
Type River (basin)
Salinity freshwater
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Location
Mainly situated in Zambia, Zimbabwe and Mozambique, southern Africa 14° S 21° S - 25° E 33° E
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Description Zambezi River basin from below the Victoria Falls to and including Lake Cahora Bassa, but excluding the Luangwa and Kafue rivers. Includes: Lake Cahora Bassa, Hunyani, Lake Kariba (= Lake Elizabeth), Umniati, Sengwe, Gwai, Kalomo
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