List of rivers of South Africa

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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1. How long is List of rivers of South Africa?Orange River, approximately 2,200 km (1,367 miles)
2. What is the location?South Africa
3. What is the major river basins?Orange, Limpopo, Vaal
4. What is the longest river in South Africa?The Orange River is the longest river in South Africa, stretching about 2,200 kilometers.
5. Where do South Africa's rivers start?They begin in the interior highlands and mountain ranges, such as the Drakensberg.

Hydrology: The scientific study of the movement, distribution, and quality of water on Earth.
Nomenclature: The devising or choosing of names for things, especially in a science or other discipline.
Integrated Water Resource Management (IWRM): A process that promotes the coordinated development and management of water, land, and related resources to maximize economic and social welfare without compromising the sustainability of vital ecosystems.