Orange River: Origin & Flow
Q. Which of the following statements are correct about Orange river?
1. It is the longest river in South Africa.
2. It merges into Indian ocean.- Published on 01 Nov 15a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
ANSWER: Only 1
- Orange river rises in the Drakensberg mountains in Lesotho, flowing westwards through South Africa to the Atlantic Ocean.
- The river forms part of the international borders between South Africa and Namibia and between South Africa and Lesotho
- The Orange empties into the Atlantic Ocean at Alexander Bay
