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People of the Basin

   

The Orange-Senqu River basin is a culturally and economically diverse area. This chapter looks at the diversity by first discussing The Basin States and then the History of Development that created and shaped those states. Finally the Cultural Diversity that exists at present in the Orange-Senqu River basin is explored for each state.

Chapter Summary

This chapter covers the following concepts and material:

  • The composition and distribution of population and health and well-being indicators for each riparian country within the Orange-Senqu River basin
  • A brief history of the Orange-Senqu River region
  • The cultural diversity within each of the riparian countries of the Orange-Senqu River basin
  • Beliefs, customs and stories related to water
  • Indigenous and Traditional knowledge
A member of the San people in traditional costume.
Source:© iStockphoto/Parnell 2006
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