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Where are the Barotse Floodplains located along the Zambezi River?
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Zambezi River
The Zambezi River basin and its drainage network.
The Barotse Floodplains, also known as the Barotse or Zambezi Plain, are located along the upper course of the Zambezi River.
After the river flows over the Chavuma Falls upon reentering Zambia, it enters this broad region of hummocky, sand-covered floodplains. This area is characterized by seasonal inundation during the summer months, which deposits fertile alluvial soils across the landscape. The region is central to the Lozi people, who have historically utilized the seasonal flooding to support their agricultural economy, fishing, and animal husbandry.12