Geography of Southern Africa
By: EW 6
Namib Desert
The Namib Desert is a coastal desert located in Southern Africa. It is located in Namibia, Angola, and South Africa. It is about 1,200 miles long.
Cape of Good Hope
The Cape of Good Hope is located in South Africa. It is the 2nd most southern tip of Africa. The cape is goof for whale watching as many different species meet there.
Johannesburg
Johannesburg is the largest city in South Africa, based on population. It is not one of South Africa's three capitals, but is the place of the Constitutional Court of South Africa. Johannesburg also has many soccer teams.
Zambezi River
The Zambezi River is the Fourth longest river in Africa. It is a great form of transportation for the people who are involved in trade, etc.
Limpopo River
The Limpopo river is a little over 1,000 miles long. It flows into the Indian Ocean. It is also home to the Zambezi Shark or (Bull Shark). The Limpopo River Basin is a huge mining area that has created many jobs.
Lusaka
Lusaka is the capital and largest city in Zambia. Lusaka was built around a railroad so trade is big in Lusaka
Kalahari Desert
The world "Kalahari" means thirsty or thirsty land which describes the desert with little to no water. The only marshy part of the desert is in the nbortheast where
Cabinda
Cabinda formerly known as "Portuguese Congo" is now a province of Angola. Cabinda is also their capital city. Cabinda is separated from Angola by a little piece of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Orange River
The Orange river is the longest river in South Africa. It flows into the Atlantic Ocean. This has been a major trade route for South Africa.