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| Topographically, Caprivi is particularly flat without a single feature recognisable as a hill. From
the highest areas in the extreme west (about 1100m above sea level) elevations gradually drop
to 930 m above sea level near Impalila island in the east.
In a country that is often characterised as hot and dry, Caprivi is distinctly more tropical than
any of the other regions. It enjoys a higher rainfall, less evaporation and a warmer winter than
the rest of Namibia, providing a home to many plants that are unable to survive elsewhere in
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| Even though Caprivi sees the highest rainfalls in Namibia, it is still plagued by rain
that is highly variable from year to year and from one place to another.
On average, the Caprivi annually receives rainfall ranging from 500mm to 700mm. In eastern
Caprivi, rainfall is about 600-700mm (Starkey, 1992), while in the north-east around Katima
Mulilo, average total rainfall amounts to just under 700mm and modal values are about 550mm
per year. In the southern-most parts of the region, averages are about 500 mm and modal totals
are about 400mm. In the west of Caprivi, average rainfall is about 600mm and modal rainfall is
about 550mm.
With the exception of the South western tip of the region, the entire region is suitable for
Livestock rearing.
Livestock in caprivi amonts to 114267.00.
Caprivi is suitable for the livestock production and farming of Cattle and Local dual purpose goats (Small Stock). |
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