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Revúboé River
The Revúboé River is a river in Mozambique. The river is a large perennial tributary of the Zambezi river. DescriptionOriginating in the highlands along Mozambique's northern border with Malawi, the Revúboé flows south for several hundred kilometers through the rugged countryside.[1] On its way south, the river is fed by a number of smaller rivers, most notably the Ponfi and Condedezi rivers.[2] The Revuboe mouths at the left bank of the Zambezi River near the city of Tete.[3] Economic activityThe Revúboé flows near some of Mozambique's largest reserves of coal and coke; as such, several large mining projects draw water from the river for use in mining operations.[4] Several hydroelectric power plants are located along the river. The Revuboe has been considered as a site for more hydroelectric plants.[5] The river's delivery of water and nutrients from the north of the country stimulates agriculture along its course.[6] The lands near the mouth of the river were traditionally fertile farmlands, but government-sponsored relocation of farmers (done to clear land for mining projects) in the 2010s resulted in a decline in agricultural activity.[6] References
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