Marico River
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The Marico River or Madikwe is a river in Southern Africa. There are a number of dams in its basin.[3] Groot Marico town is named after the Marico River.[4] After it is joined on its right bank by the Crocodile River it is known as the Limpopo River.
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Marico River | |
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Etymology | From the Bahurutse Madikwa, meaning "there is blood".[1] |
Location | |
Country | South Africa, Botswana |
Region | North West Province, Limpopo Province |
Physical characteristics | |
Source | Marico Oog |
• location | Ngaka Modiri, South Africa |
• coordinates | 25°47′19″S 26°21′57″E |
• elevation | 1,482 m (4,862 ft) |
Mouth | Limpopo River |
• location | near Oliphants Drift, South Africa/Botswana border |
• coordinates | 24°11′27″S 26°52′22″E |
• elevation | 872 m (2,861 ft) |
Length | 282 km (175 mi) |
Basin size | 13,208 km2 (5,100 sq mi) |
Basin features | |
Progression | Limpopo River → Indian Ocean |
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