Dwangwa River
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The Dwangwa River in Malawi is a tributary river for Lake Nyasa. It flows for approximately 100 miles (160 km). [1]
The river's source is in the Kasungu National Park, in Malawi's central plateau. It flows north-easterly from this plateau through an aincient valley. The river's mouth flows out of a more recently cut gorge, into the Lake. [1] It also flows through the Bana Swamp
The Dwangwa River is used both for irrigation and the generation of hydroelectric power. [2] It is a fishing river, with prawns found in the river. [3]
[edit] References
- ^ a b Dwangwa River Encyclopedia Britannica, Accessed November 2006
- ^ sends axial flow pumps to Malawi World Pumps, 2005. Accessed November 2006
- ^ Source Book for the inland fishery resources of Africa, volume 1 Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Accessed November 2006
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