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Caprivi Strip
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This "panhandle" juts about 500 km into Botswanan territory, averaging 30 km in width. The largely marshy area is rich in minerals and wildlife (elephants, hippos, birds), which can be observed in several parks, including Caprivi Game Park, Mamili, Mahango, and Mudumu National Park.
Overview of the Caprivi Strip
This "panhandle" juts about 500 kilometres into Botswanan territory, averaging 30 kilometres in width. The largely marshy area is rich in minerals and wildlife (elephants, hippos, birds), which can be observed in several parks, including Caprivi Game Park, Mamili, Mahango, and Mudumu National Park.
Key Facts
- Type of place: secondary tourist region.
- Tourist interest: (worth seeing).
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- Population: around 150,000 inhabitants.
- Area: 20,009 km².
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- Coastline: no maritime access.