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The Pungwe River is a transboundary river of southeastern Africa that rises below Mount Nyangani in Zimbabwe's Eastern Highlands and flows eastward across Mozambique. It passes through the country's Manica and Sofala provinces before reaching the Indian Ocean at the city of Beira, where it forms a large estuary. The river is about 400 km long and its shared basin is relevant to water supply, irrigation, flood management, and cooperation between Zimbabwe and Mozambique.
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Where does the Pungwe River begin?
The Pungwe River rises below Mount Nyangani in Zimbabwe’s Eastern Highlands. It then flows eastward across southeastern Africa.
Which provinces of Mozambique does the Pungwe River cross?
In Mozambique, the river passes through Manica and Sofala provinces. It eventually reaches the Indian Ocean at the city of Beira.
Where does the Pungwe River reach the sea?
The river reaches the Indian Ocean at Beira, Mozambique. Its eastward course connects Zimbabwe’s Eastern Highlands with Mozambique’s coastal plain.
Is the Pungwe River entirely inside Mozambique?
No. It is a transboundary river that rises in Zimbabwe before flowing across Mozambique. Its route includes both the Zimbabwean source region and the Mozambican provinces of Manica and Sofala.
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