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What is the largest delta in Africa?

The largest inland delta in the world, the Okavango Delta is the most unexpected wonder – water present in a desert. The broad Okavango River sinks into the dry sands of the Kalahari Desert, creating a lush and waterlogged oasis with crystal clear lagoons and channels, reeded islands and fertile floodplains.



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Background Okavango Delta. The Okavango River, with its length of 1,600 km, is the fourth longest river in Southern Africa and drains onto surface of the Kalahira Desert to create the world famous Okavango Delta, which has no outlet to the sea.

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The largest inland delta in the world, the Okavango Delta is the most unexpected wonder – water present in a desert. The broad Okavango River sinks into the dry sands of the Kalahari Desert, creating a lush and waterlogged oasis with crystal clear lagoons and channels, reeded islands and fertile floodplains.

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The Okavango Delta is the second largest inland delta in the world after the central Niger delta.

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Flooding to over 15,000 square kilometres, the Okavango Delta is the world's largest inland Delta. Unlike most Deltas, the flood waters span out onto land and not water, making it an unquestionably unique destination. It's a stunning location for water safaris, birdwatching and much more.

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The Sundarban delta is formed by the super confluence of the Ganga, Brahmaputra and Meghna rivers. It derives its name from the Sundari tree which grows in marshland. It is the world's largest and fastest growing delta.

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Nigeria is a patchwork of distinctive regions, including deserts, plains, swamps, mountains, and steamy jungles. It has one of the largest river systems in the world, including the Niger Delta, the third largest delta on Earth.

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The Nile delta in the Mediterranean Sea, the Mississippi delta in the Gulf of Mexico, the Yellow River delta in the Bohai Sea and the Ganges-Brahmaputra delta in the Bay of Bengal rank among the most famous.

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Deltas are of appreciable economic importance. They support plant and animal life, agriculture and fishing, transport, and tourism. The largest delta on Earth is the Ganges-Brahmaputra Delta in India, Asia. It has an area of 105,645 square kilometers.

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