Central District topographic map
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Central District
Most part of Botswana has tableland slopes sliding from east to west. The region has an average elevation of around 915 m (3,002 ft) above the mean sea level. The vegetation type is Savannah, with tall grasses, bushes and trees. The annual precipitation is around 65 cm (26 in), most of which is received during the summer season from November to May. Most of the rivers in the region are seasonal, with Limpopo River, which are prone to flash floods, being the most prominent. There are conflicts between agricultural expansion and protection of indigenous wildlife within the Central District. There are several seasonal rivers in the district including the Boteti River and the Lepashe River, whose flows in the rainy season reach the Makgadikgadi Pans.
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Name: Central District topographic map, elevation, terrain.
Location: Central District, Botswana (-23.96232 23.88413 -19.00003 29.37389)
Average elevation: 1,006 m
Minimum elevation: 576 m
Maximum elevation: 1,782 m
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