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Physical map of Zambia highlighting major rivers, lakes, swamps, and national parks. Key features include the Zambezi River, Kafue Flats, Bangweulu Swamps, Lake Bangweulu, Lake Mweru, Lake Kariba, Victoria Falls, and national parks such as Kafue, South Luangwa, and North Luangwa. Surrounding countries-Angola, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Tanzania, Malawi, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Botswana, and Namibia-are also labeled.
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Northern Luangwa National Park

national park, Zambia
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Physical map of Zambia highlighting major rivers, lakes, swamps, and national parks. Key features include the Zambezi River, Kafue Flats, Bangweulu Swamps, Lake Bangweulu, Lake Mweru, Lake Kariba, Victoria Falls, and national parks such as Kafue, South Luangwa, and North Luangwa. Surrounding countries-Angola, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Tanzania, Malawi, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Botswana, and Namibia-are also labeled.
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Northern Luangwa National Park is a national park located in northeastern Zambia. It is part of the larger Luangwa National Park, which is divided into northern and southern sections. The park covers an area of 6,000 square miles (15,540 square km) and lies within the Luangwa River rift valley.1

The park's vegetation includes miombo woodland, savanna, thickets, and grassland, bordered by riparian forest. The Luangwa River, which flows through the park, has created a landscape with dry riverbeds and oxbow pools rich in vegetation.12

Northern Luangwa National Park is home to a diverse array of wildlife, including elephants, lions, leopards, zebras, hippopotamuses, and various antelope species. It is also a habitat for Nile crocodiles and a wide variety of birds. The park is accessible by air or road, with the main camp located at Mfuwe. Efforts have been made to revive the park after a period of decline due to poaching.1

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  2. Zambia - Plant and animal life
  3. Luangwa River

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