Orange River - Wikipedia
The Orange River (from Afrikaans/Dutch: Oranjerivier) is a river in Southern Africa. It is the longest river in South Africa. With a total length of 2,432 km (1,511 mi), the Orange River …
Orange River | Physical Features & Exploration | Britannica
Oct 19, 2024 · Orange River, river in southern Africa, one of the longest rivers on the continent and one of the longest south of the Tropic of Capricorn. After rising in the Lesotho Highlands, …
Orange River - New World Encyclopedia
The Orange River (Gariep River, Groote River, or Senqu River) is the longest river in South Africa. It rises in the Drakensberg mountains in Lesotho and then flows west through South Africa to …
Exploring the Orange River: South Africa's Longest River and Its ...
Jun 11, 2023 · As South Africa's longest river, the Orange River originates from the Maluti Mountains in Lesotho and travels approximately 2250km to the Atlantic Ocean, making it the …
Africa - Orange Basin, Geography, Climate | Britannica
3 days ago · The Orange River is the longest in South Africa. Flowing across almost the entire width of the country, it makes its way from the highlands in the east through the Kalahari …
Orange River - South African History Online
Apr 18, 2011 · South Africa's longest and major river, rising in the Drakensberg in Lesotho (where it is known as the Senqu) it flows westward for 2200 km, where it finally reaches the Atlantic …
Orange River - Information South Africa
The Orange River is the longest river in South Africa and the Orange River Basin extends extensively into Namibia and Botswana to the north. The river is also one of the longest rivers …
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It rises in the Lesotho Highlands as the Sinqu River and flows west as the Orange across South Africa. It passes the southern edge of the Kalahari Desert and winds through the Namib …
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At a length of 1,300 miles (2,100 kilometers), the Orange River is one of the longest rivers in Africa. From its source in Lesotho, near the Indian Ocean, it flows 1,300 miles (2,100 …
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The Orange River flows from east to west across South Africa. It flows through the Eastern Cape, Free State, and Northern Cape provinces. The river flows into the Atlantic Ocean at Alexander …