Zam·be·zi

(zăm-bē′zē)

A river, about 2,735 km (1,700 mi) long, of central and southern Africa rising in northwest Zambia and flowing south and east to the Mozambique Channel.

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Zambezi

(zæmˈbiːzɪ) or

Zambese

(Placename) a river in S central and E Africa, rising in NW Zambia and flowing across E Angola back into Zambia, continuing south to the Caprivi Strip of Namibia, then east forming the Zambia–Zimbabwe border, and finally crossing Mozambique to the Indian Ocean: the fourth longest river in Africa. Length: 2740 km (1700 miles)

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Zam•be•zi

(zæmˈbi zi)

n.

a river in S Africa, flowing S and E from NW Zambia into the Mozambique Channel of the Indian Ocean. 1650 mi. (2657 km) long.

Zam•be′zi•an, adj.

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Noun

Zambezi - an African river; flows into the Indian Ocean

Zambezi River

Angola, Republic of Angola - a republic in southwestern Africa on the Atlantic Ocean; achieved independence from Portugal in 1975 and was the scene of civil war until 1990

Mocambique, Mozambique, Republic of Mozambique - a republic on the southeastern coast of Africa on the Mozambique Channel; became independent from Portugal in 1975

Northern Rhodesia, Republic of Zambia, Zambia - a republic in central Africa; formerly controlled by Great Britain and called Northern Rhodesia until it gained independence within the commonwealth in 1964

Republic of Zimbabwe, Rhodesia, Southern Rhodesia, Zimbabwe - a landlocked republic in south central Africa formerly called Rhodesia; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1980

Victoria Falls, Victoria - a waterfall in the Zambezi River on the border between Zimbabwe and Zambia; diminishes seasonally

Translations

Zambèze

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Beginning at the Zambezi River, this "book bound expedition" continues through the splendors of the Cape fynbos, then northwards, to conclude with the parched "thirstlands" of the west.

Southern African Wild Flowers

A Zimbabwean state-run newspaper mentioned that "the tourists can then top it all by flaunting their slim bodies on a sun-downer cruise on the Zambezi or surveying the majestic Great Zimbabwe ruins."

Mugabe's weight loss plan

The Zambezi River Hippo Camp will be located in the Zoo's African Forest area.

Zambezi River Hippo Camp

Jackie Davidson, from Stoke, recently returned home unscathed after riding the dangerous rapids on the Zambezi River below the famous Victoria Falls.

Jackie falls for danger thrills; EVENING TELEGRAPH WORKER KEEN TO REPEAT WHITE-WATER RIDE

* Make a getaway to Africa on "Wings Over Botswana." The 12-day excursion includes a plane tour across the Kalahari Desert and a cruise along the Zambezi River at sundown.

WHAT'S HAPPENING

Coasting along fiery-red African waters, with the bellowing of hippos drawing attention from the tranquil quietness of sunset, Zimbabwe's Zambezi River offers an ideal way to get in touch with an unspoiled ecosystem.

Thundering wildlife: Zimbabwe emerges as the newest eco-destination

Forrest and her husband, Cyril, had the idea to create a public showcase for native dancing in the Zambezi river area after they reproduced a tribal Ndbele village near the fabled falls.

A tourist attraction helps preserve tradition

The Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Forestry reported that 3 934 out of 4 125 cattle, 95 per cent, have received vaccination against foot and mouth disease (FMD) at Sigwe village in the Zambezi Region.

Agriculture ministry contains foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in Zambezi region

The Zambezi is, and has always been a special place for me.

Editors comment

The backdrop is the Zambezi valley, before Lake Kariba and before the ravages of civilisation had reduced a trip into the bush to an almost effortless air-conditioned picnic.

Hurungwe

Caption: Crop evaluations were done early in July to determine the top mahangu growers of the season in the seven crop growing regions, Zambezi, Kavango, Oshikoto, Oshana, Ohangwena and Omusati.

Champion mahangu farmers announced