Okavango: The 1,600 km River That Disappears into the Desert
The Okavango River begins in Angola and winds through Namibia before pouring its waters into Botswana’s Kalahari Desert. Instead of flowing to the sea, it forms the famous Okavango Delta. This unique inland delta supports incredible biodiversity and drives Botswana’s water-based tourism, the country’s second-largest source of foreign exchange. The river also sustains over half a million people who rely on its rich plant and animal resources. Recognised as a Ramsar wetland of international importance, the Okavango Delta joins a global network of protected sites. Nigeria alone hosts 11 Ramsar sites, including Apoi Creek Swamps, Baturiya Wetlands, Dagona Sanctuary Lake, Foge Islands, Lake Chad Wetlands, Lower Kaduna-Middle Niger Floodplain, Maladumba Lake, Nguru Lake, Oguta Lake, Pandam & Wase Lake, and the Upper Orashi Forests.
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