Tuesday, October 2, 2012

The Remarkable Zambezi Watercourse

There are a number of well-known waterways located throughout the world that have been important and indispensable to mankind for countless years. The Zambezi is one of these and will also be the primary focus of this article. Nevertheless, what percentage of us think right away of this specific river when we contemplate famous waterways?

In the event that a person thinks about famous riverine systems, the Ganges in India may come in your thoughts, or the Nile which runs via Egypt. Perhaps it is the mighty South American Amazon that you think of if you think about a major riverine system or the long and sinuous Mississippi which extends from Lake Itasca where it originates, to New Orleans, the town in which the "good times roll". Then again, perhaps for you personally it is the Danube, or even the Volga. Basically, the renowned waterway you think of initially will probably be the one you've got the most connection to. Thus if you ask an angler who has fished in the Zambezi then this will in all probability be the waterway they mention as it's famous for its sportfishing grounds, amongst other things.

For the pastoral groups who live on its banks, the Zambezi is an extremely important body of water indeed as it aids in sustaining their existence through the fishing opportunities it offers. Although the Zambezi is known around the world as a leading fishing site, and fishermen from all over the world journey to it for the fishing opportunities, the local people who dwell here go fishing to survive rather than to enjoy the activity of angling. You may remember the true story of Jeremy Wade, a British angler who caught a goliath tigerfish in the Congo River. The angler attempted to revive the tigerfish so it could continue to live much to the dismay of the locals since a catch of that size possessed the capacity to feed an entire community. It is not unreasonable to think that the scenario might have been similar had this mammoth fish been caught in the Zambezi.


Because it's such a lengthy river - the 4th longest on the African continent to be precise - the Zambezi flows through no fewer than 9 African nations on its way to the Indian Ocean at which point it spills straight into the Mozambique Channel. It boasts the incredible Victoria Falls that can be seen from either Zimbabwean or Zambian soil subject to which edge of the falls you are on. Two dams, the Cahora Bassa and the Kariba are employed to provide a number of African nations with hydroelectric energy. Of course, the Zambezi is also residence to a diversity of fauna and flora both on the banks and in the waters.

Having said that, this spectacular river is much more than a group of coordinates with a size and width set down on paper inside a Geography book. It's a continually flowing life force that is as awe-inspiring as it is beautiful and needs to be seen with the naked eye for its splendor to be fully comprehended. Regardless of whether we personally view a body of water like the Zambezi as life sustaining, a great place to fish, a natural wonder of great splendor or even just as a geographical coordinate, it has to be witnessed to be understood.

For more information on the Zambezi, go to http://www.sekoma.co.za

Source: http://www.artipot.com/articles/1392492/the-remarkable-zambezi-watercourse.htm

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