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Which river provides water for irrigation and hydroelectric power in Mozambique?
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In Mozambique, the Zambezi River is the primary river utilized for both irrigation and hydroelectric power. The Cahora Bassa dam, located on the Zambezi, serves as a major hydroelectric facility and supports irrigation efforts in the surrounding region. Additionally, irrigation schemes developed in the 1950s and 1960s utilize the Limpopo River in the southern part of the country.123