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The delta of the Save River includes mangrove forests which span approximately 100 km (62 mi) on the Indian Ocean coast. Villagers in the delta basin use the mangrove forests for timber and small-scale fishing. The ecology of the lower Save River basin has been affected by cyclones,
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The Save River provided irrigation for sugar plantation, but now supports the cultivation of citrus, cotton, rice, and wheat. It is also a source of small-scale fishing for the local population.
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1187:Geography of Inhambane Province
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1177:International rivers of Africa
644:Ocean & Coastal Management
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70:Physical characteristics
16:River in Zimbabwe, Mozambique
1197:Geography of Sofala Province
1192:Geography of Manica Province
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525:Chimanimani Mountains
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963:Mozambique
822:Mtetengwe
625:Sabi River
551:References
517:ecosystems
448:ethnically
422:Odzi River
414:Mozambique
402:Portuguese
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394:Save River
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1064:Montepuez
912:Umchabezi
827:Mzingwane
807:Mutirikwe
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527:start, a
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513:tropical
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406:Rio Save
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51:Location
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1024:Maputo
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971:Rivers
959:Rivers
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877:Sengwa
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