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The high plateau of Lesotho, formed by the Maloti Mountains, serves as a critical watershed for the region. It is the source of two of South Africa's largest rivers:
- The Orange River, which flows westward toward the Atlantic Ocean.12
- The Tugela River, which flows eastward.1
Additionally, the plateau serves as the source for tributaries of the Caledon River. Other significant rivers located within Lesotho include the Senqunyane, the Kometspruit, and the Matsoku.1