description Maputo River Overview
The Maputo River is a transboundary river system in southeastern Africa, known as the Usutu in its upper reaches. Its basin extends through South Africa and Eswatini before the river enters Mozambique, where it forms part of the international boundary with South Africa and flows toward Maputo Bay; the river is part of the wider Maputo-Usutu-Pongola basin.
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Where does the Maputo River flow?
The Maputo River system crosses southeastern Africa and enters Mozambique. It forms part of the international boundary with South Africa before flowing toward Maputo Bay.
What is the Maputo River called upstream?
In its upper reaches, the river system is known as the Usutu. The name changes as the river passes through South Africa, Eswatini, and Mozambique.
Which countries are part of the Maputo River basin?
The basin extends through South Africa and Eswatini before reaching Mozambique. It is therefore a transboundary river system shared across national borders.
Is the Maputo River the same as the Usutu River?
They refer to connected reaches of the same transboundary river system. Usutu is the name used in the upper reaches, while Maputo is used downstream in Mozambique.
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