The river is a lifeline for many in Mozambique and is known as Africa's “River of Life.” The fourth largest river system in Africa, it drains seven countries and supports millions of people, who make use of its rich fisheries, forests, water, and rich floodplain soils. The lower Zambezi in Mozambique is the most productive and biologically diverse tropical floodplains in Africa. For more information visit: <a href="http://www.internationalrivers.org/node/2300" rel="nofollow">www.internationalrivers.org/node/2300</a>
