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Largest and longest river in Tanzania
The Rufiji River lies entirely within Tanzania. It is largest and longest river in the country, formed by the confluence of the Kilombero and the Luwegu
Rufiji_River
River in Morogoro Region, Tanzania
African Rift. The river flows northeast along the northeastern border of the Lindi Region before it flows into the Rufiji River. The Rufiji eventually flows
Ulanga_River
Hydroelectric power plant in Morogoro Region, Tanzania
Station (JNHPP; JNHS; RHHP; Rufiji Hydroelectric Power Project; Stiegler's Gorge Dam) is a hydroelectric dam across the Rufiji River in eastern Tanzania. The
Julius Nyerere Hydropower Station
Julius_Nyerere_Hydropower_Station
Topics referred to by the same term
Rufiji may refer to: Rufiji Delta, a region in Tanzania Rufiji District, in the Pwani Region of Tanzania Rufiji River, in Tanzania Rufiji (ethnic group)
Rufiji
District of Pwani Region, Tanzania
banks of the Rufiji River. The district name comes from the Rufiji River which runs through the district. There are many ethnic groups in Rufiji District
Rufiji_District
1st-century Greco-Roman document
ranging from Tanga to south of the Rufiji River delta. The description of the Indian coast mentions the Ganges River clearly, yet after that it is ambiguous
Periplus of the Erythraean Sea
Periplus_of_the_Erythraean_Sea
Light cruiser of the German Imperial Navy
Rufiji River to repair her engines. Before the repairs could be completed, British cruisers located Königsberg, and, unable to steam into the river to
SMS_Königsberg_(1905)
1914 Anglo-German naval battle during WWI
early in the First World War. While taking on coal in the delta of the Rufiji River in German East Africa, the German cruiser SMS Königsberg learned that
Battle_of_Zanzibar
Pre-dreadnought battleship of the British Royal Navy
participating in the blockade of the German light cruiser SMS Königsberg in the Rufiji River. From March 1915, she was part of the Dardanelles Campaign, and remained
HMS_Goliath_(1898)
Class of 1900s German light cruisers
conducted commerce warfare in the Indian Ocean before being trapped in the Rufiji River and sunk by British warships. Her guns nevertheless continued to see
Königsberg-class cruiser (1905)
Königsberg-class_cruiser_(1905)
World Heritage Site in Tanzania, East Africa
new Stiegler's Gorge Hydroelectric Power Station of 2,115MW over the Rufiji River. The power station will result to an additional 2,100 megawatts of electricity
Selous_Game_Reserve
River in Iringa, Dodoma and Morogoro Region, Tanzania
Ruaha River is a river in south-central Tanzania that flows through the Usangu wetlands and the Ruaha National Park east into the Rufiji River. It traverses
Great_Ruaha_River
Forest reserve of Tanzania
Forest Reserve is a forest reserve of Tanzania located in the Rufiji River Valley in Rufiji District, Pwani Region of eastern Tanzania, East Africa. It
Kipo_Forest_Reserve
Amur river basin at Rivers Network. Sangha Basin at Rivers Network. Lower, Middle and Upper Tigris river basin at Rivers Network Rufiji river basin at
List of drainage basins by area
List_of_drainage_basins_by_area
National Park in Tanzania
hydro electric power. The park has a great river known as Rufiji River. Rufiji is Tanzania's largest river and is home to many crocodiles and hippopotamuses
Nyerere_National_Park
Ancient marketplace
Sigi Rivers Pangani, at the mouth of the Ruvu River Msasani, three miles north of Dar es Salaam—or Dar es Salaam itself Kisuyu Somewhere in the Rufiji River
Rhapta
Species of fish
catfish that is native to Tanzania where it is found in Lake Rukwa and the Rufiji River basin. It was first described by Franz Martin Hilgendorf and Paul Pappenheim
Fuelleborn's_squeaker
Xufexufe River - São Tomé and Príncipe Tana - Kenya Athi - Kenya Mara - Kenya and Tanzania Ewaso - Nyiro-Kenya Sondu - Mirio-Kenya Ruvoma - Tanzania Rufiji -
List_of_rivers_of_Africa
Ethnic group from Rufiji District, Pwani Region, Tanzania
The Rufiji are an ethnic and linguistic group based in the central coast of Tanzania specifically Rufiji District next to the Rufiji River delta in Pwani
Rufiji_people
German colony, 1885–1918
Peters then recruited specialists who began exploring south to the Rufiji River and north to Witu, near Lamu on the coast.[page needed][page needed][page needed]
German_East_Africa
Naval battle of the East African Campaign
The Battle of the Rufiji Delta was fought in German East Africa (modern Tanzania) from October 1914–July 1915 during the First World War, between the German
Battle_of_the_Rufiji_Delta
although many believe it lies deeply buried in the silt of the delta of the Rufiji River. A long documentary silence follows these ancient texts, and it is not
History_of_Tanzania
German army officer (1870–1964)
of the German cruiser SMS Königsberg which had been scuttled in the Rufiji River delta. The cruiser had a capable crew under commander Max Looff, and
Paul_von_Lettow-Vorbeck
British explorer, and conservationist (1851–1917)
over-estimated. On 4 January 1917, Selous was fighting on the banks of the Rufiji River against German colonial Schutztruppen, which outnumbered his troops five
Frederick_Selous
River in Tanzania
Pwani regions. The Wami River catchment lies to the north and west, and the Rufiji River catchment lies to the south. The Ruvu River is an important source
Ruvu_River
British warship class (1903–1921)
participated in the blockade of the light cruiser Königsberg in the Rufiji River. After World War I, several of the ships served briefly as training ships
Monmouth-class_cruiser
River in Lindi Region
Lukuliro River is a tributary of the Rufiji River that starts in Liwale District of Lindi Region, Tanzania. It begins in Mkutano, Liwale ward and Joins
Lukuliro_River
South African explorer
footsteps of H.M. Stanley and his boat the 'Lady Alice'. 'Rufiji Expedition': Tracking the Rufiji river in tribute to explorer Captain Frederick Courtenay Selous
Kingsley_Holgate
Species of fish
the family Nothobranchiidae. It is endemic to the lower basin of the Rufiji River in Tanzania. Its natural habitat is temporary pools and swamps. This
Nothobranchius_eggersi
Large cat native to Africa and India
over this period. The incidents occurred near Selous Game Reserve in Rufiji River and in Lindi Region near the Mozambican border. While the expansion of
Lion
north/south direction between the Rufiji River estuary and Mafia Island. The deltas at the mouth of the Rufiji River extrude towards the island and water
Mafia_Channel
Series of battles in East Africa during World War I
protected cruiser HMS Pegasus in Zanzibar harbour and then retired into the Rufiji River delta. After being cornered by warships of the British Cape Squadron
East African campaign (World War I)
East_African_campaign_(World_War_I)
Species of fish
of upside-down catfish endemic to Tanzania where it is found in the Rufiji River basin. This species grows to a length of 23 centimetres (9.1 in) TL.
Synodontis_rufigiensis
Theatre of operations during World War I
cruiser HMS Pegasus in Zanzibar City harbour and then retired into the Rufiji River delta. After being cornered by warships of the British Cape Squadron
African theatre of World War I
African_theatre_of_World_War_I
Longest bridge in Tanzania across the Rufiji River
Mkapa Bridge is the longest bridge in Tanzania across the Rufiji River. It was financed through a US$30 million loan from the Kuwait Fund, OPEC and the
Mkapa_Bridge
Species of fish
first found in the Malagarasi River drainage, as well as Lake Rukwa and Rufiji River basins, and upper Great Ruaha River drainage. Thomson, Alfred W.;
Amphilius_pedunculus
Calendar year
Tsumeb. July 11 – WWI: Battle of Rufiji Delta – German cruiser SMS Königsberg (1905) is forced to scuttle in the Rufiji River, German East Africa (modern-day
1915
Island of the Mafia Archipelago in Pwani Region, Tanzania
(152 sq mi)), lies off the east coast of Tanzania opposite the delta of the Rufiji River. The 20 kilometres (12 mi) wide stretch of water between the delta and
Mafia_Island
Early 20th-century light cruiser of the British Royal Navy
another commerce raider, SMS Königsberg, eventually trapping her in the Rufiji River until she could be sunk. Weymouth was transferred to the Adriatic in
HMS_Weymouth_(1910)
Hydroelectric power stations in Tanzania
United States Government. Retrieved 20 April 2018. "Tanzania launches Rufiji power plant". 5 July 2020. Kolumbia, Louis (3 April 2018). "Development
List of power stations in Tanzania
List_of_power_stations_in_Tanzania
Msimbazi River Luhule River Ndilila River Rufiji River basin Ruhoi River Lungonya River Lambo River Gumba River Lukuiro River Kidete River Mhangasi River Namkonga
List_of_rivers_of_Tanzania
Pelorus-class cruiser
Pioneer—Pegasus' sister ship—later assisted in the blockade of the Rufiji River where Königsberg had taken refuge. Six of the eight guns were salvaged
HMS_Pegasus_(1897)
Mountain range in south-central Tanzania
Great Ruaha and Kilombero rivers are tributaries of the Rufiji River, which empties into the Indian Ocean. The Lukosi River originates in the central
Udzungwa_Mountains
Ethnic group from Pwani Region of Tanzania
from southern Pwani Region, Tanzania. Their homeland is north of the Rufiji River in parts of Muhoro, Kibiti, Ikwiriri, Utete, etc. In 2000 the Ndengereko
Ndengereko_people
Species of fish
predatory freshwater fish. The eastward flowing rivers of Tanzania and in the Ruaha and Rufiji river systems. Hydrocynus tanzaniae is a large, predatory
Hydrocynus_tanzaniae
Species of fish
endemic to Tanzania, where it occurs in the Ruvu and probably also the Rufiji river basins. This species grows to a length of 8.8 centimetres (3.5 in) SL
Synodontis_orientalis
1914 naval battle between Australia and Germany near the Cocos (Keeling) Islands
Ocean basin was SMS Königsberg; the cruiser had been blockaded in the Rufiji River in October, and remained there until her destruction in July 1915. Australia
Battle_of_Cocos
Month of 1915
needed] Battle of Rufiji Delta — After concealing from British ships for nearly eight months within the jungles surrounding the Rufiji River in German East
July_1915
Soap opera character
before they arrived near the village, they had to go on adventure on the Rufiji River and nearly drowned during a storm. On a nearby bank, while drying out
Margo_Hughes
Genus of mammals
uninterrupted coastal forests that spanned from Mombasa all the way to the Tana River. Eighty percent has been deforested, with only the Arabuko-Sokoke Forest
Rhynchocyon
Ethnic group in Tanzania
left Kilwa in July 1891 with four companies, but when he reached the Rufiji River he sent the company under the command of Lieutenant Tom Prince back to
Hehe_people
Rivers are natural drainage channels. They collect runoff from precipitation and groundwater and discharge it into oceans or lakes. The main watercourse
List_of_rivers_by_discharge
Species of fish
species of upside-down catfish endemic to Tanzania where it occurs in the Rufiji River basin. This species grows to a length of 30 centimetres (12 in) TL. Froese
Synodontis_matthesi
Battle during the First World War
Captain Frederick Selous, advanced into the interior of the colony, up the Rufiji River. On the 3rd January a unit of British scouts ahead of the main battalion
Battle_of_Behobeho
River in Lindi Region
Njenje River is a tributary of the Rufiji River that starts in Liwale District of Lindi Region, Tanzania. It begins in Lilombe ward and Joins the Rufiji on
Njenje_River
German military officer and colonial administrator
since 1889. Von Schele led the Schutztruppe in an expedition along the Rufiji River in search of Mbunga chieftain Lubiki-w-mtu, during which German troops
Friedrich_von_Schele
List of ships with the same or similar names
3-pounders, and served in East Africa, particularly in operations in the Rufiji River in 1915. The Admiralty sold her on 6 March 1919 back to her owners, Irvin
HMS_Echo
Pre-dreadnought battleship class of the British Royal Navy
participating in the blockade of the German light cruiser SMS Königsberg in the Rufiji River. In October 1914, Glory was transferred to the North America and West
Canopus-class_battleship
1916 battle of World War I in East Africa
Smuts main British troops which were fighting for crossings over the Rufiji River. On 6 January 1917, Brigadier General O'Grady ordered a general advance
Battle_of_Kibata
Species of bird
and early December. They seldom breed north of the Rukwa Valley and Rufiji River in Tanzania, and no further south than central Mozambique. They depart
African_pitta
British ship
trouble and came down in a creek of the Rufiji River delta. Moon and Bridgeman wandered for days in the river delta before eventually building a makeshift
HMS_Hyacinth_(1898)
Species of fish
entrance of the Selous Game Reserve in the drainage basin of the Rufiji River north of Rufiji in eastern Tanzania. Nagy, B.; Watters, B. (2021). "Nothobranchius
Nothobranchius_ocellatus
Battle of World War I in East Africa
further strengthened with the loss of the cruiser SMS Königsberg in the Rufiji River in July. Guns from Königsberg arrived at the German base at Kigoma, and
Battle_for_Lake_Tanganyika
Retrieved 2014-12-13. Tumbare, J. (2010). The Management of the Zambezi River Basin and Kariba Dam. Bookworld Publishers. p. 100. ISBN 9789982240536.
List of reservoirs by surface area
List_of_reservoirs_by_surface_area
Uprising in the south and east of German East Africa, 1905–1907
up rebel attacks. A successful ambush of a German column crossing the Rufiji River by the Bena kept the rebellion alive in the southwest, but the Germans
Maji_Maji_Rebellion
Soldier, cricketer (1876–1962)
South African division, where he oversaw military transport along the Rufiji River, in present-day Tanzania. He was awarded the DSO for his service during
Frank_O'Brien_Wilson
Species of primate
the East African coast in the area between the Rufiji River in Tanzania, southwards to the Limpopo River in southern Mozambique. There are also inland
Grant's_bushbaby
River in Burundi
Region. It is the second-longest river in Tanzania behind the Rufiji—Great Ruaha, and has the largest watershed of any river flowing into Lake Tanganyika
Malagarasi_River
being cornered in a harbour led to her captain taking refuge in the Rufiji River delta. Konigsberg was discovered in October and the channel to the sea
German commerce raiders in World War I
German_commerce_raiders_in_World_War_I
pottery from Persia and glass beads dating to 600BC have been found at the Rufiji River delta in Tanzania. The oldest indigenous inhabitants of the Kenyan coast
History_of_Kenya
Natural disaster in the Kenya-Tanzania region
and surrounding areas were particularly affected. The Nairobi River and the Athi River both burst their banks displacing 40,000 people. At least 300 deaths
2024_Kenya–Tanzania_floods
Mangrove swamps on the Indian Ocean coast of East Africa
areas of mangrove in the deltas of the Zambezi in Mozambique and the Rufiji River in Tanzania, which can extend as far as 50 km inland, as well as smaller
East_African_mangroves
Region of Tanzania
Rukwa. The Great Ruaha River, a tributary of the Rufiji River, drains the eastern slopes of the Mbeya and Kipengere mountains. Rivers flowing into Lake Malawi
Southern_Highlands,_Tanzania
Royal Navy Admiral (1878–1962)
completed the destruction of the German cruiser SMS Königsberg in the Rufiji River in German East Africa. For this action he was awarded the Distinguished
Eric_Fullerton
Traditional name for the part of the East African coast facing Zanzibar
being the area between Wasini and Kipumbwi at the mouth of the Msangasi River, about 25 km south of the Tanzanian town of Pangani. Madan thought the name
Mrima
Species of amphibian
Tanzania; it is known from the Tana River Delta area in Kenya (its type locality) and between Bagamoyo and Rufiji River in Tanzania. It is possible that
Schistometopum_gregorii
Royal Navy Admiral; Commander-in-Chief, Cape of Good Hope Station (1862-1936)
operation to successfully destroy and then sink SMS Königsberg on the Rufiji River in Tanzania in July 1915. He was appointed a Knight Commander of the
Herbert_King-Hall
Island of the Mafia Archipelago in Pwani Region, Tanzania
archipelago in the Rufiji River delta, the island of Chole's first settlers were the Bantu people from the Matumbi, Ndengereko and Rufiji communities. The
Chole_Island
Weymouth-class light cruiser
engaged. On 10 November, the British scuttled the collier Newbridge in the Rufiji River as a blockship to prevent Königsberg from escaping, and on 11 November
HMS_Dartmouth_(1911)
Month of 1914
on their south. Battle of Rufiji Delta — The German cruiser SMS Königsberg was blocked from leaving the mouth of Rufiji River in German East Africa (now
October_1914
Language
south of the Rufiji river. It is a Bantu language, P13 in Guthrie's classification. Kimatuumbi is closely related to the Ngindo, Rufiji and Ndengereko
Matumbi_language
Region of Tanzania
rivers, the largest being Mbwemkuru River. Other major rivers are Matandu River, Lukuledi River and Mavuji River. Some tributary rivers of the Rufiji
Lindi_Region
Bird in the family Ploceidae from eastern and southern Africa
found along the Ruvu, Wami, and Rufiji river basins, including the Selous Game Reserve from Lake Tagalala to the Rufiji River. The species was also recently
Ruvu_weaver
Tanzania are drained by rivers that empty into the Indian Ocean. The major rivers are, from north to south, the Pangani, Wami, Ruvu, Rufiji, Matandu, Mbwemkuru
Geography_of_Tanzania
paved. The long Mkapa Bridge is on this stretch of road, spanning the Rufiji River. Tanga and Arusha (435 kilometres (270 mi) entirely paved): The A-14
Transport_in_Tanzania
Species of fish
killifish in the family Nothobranchiidae. It is endemic to the Ruvu and Rufiji rivers in eastern Tanzania. Its natural habitats are small pools and ponds
Nothobranchius_janpapi
Month in 1917
Captain Frederick Selous encountered and fought a German column on the Rufiji River in German East Africa (now Tanzania). In the ensuing firefight, Selous
January_1917
people they met. They mapped the Pangani River's mouth, the delta of the Rufiji River and the Ruvuma River.[citation needed] After the voyage, the two
Jakob_Erhardt
Species of fish
found in the Mtera Dam, Kidatu Dam, Lake Jipe, the Pangani River, Rufiji River and Ruaha River. Hanssens, M. (2006). "Chiloglanis deckenii". IUCN Red List
Pangani_suckermouth
Species of ray-finned fish
lower Sabi and Ludi rivers and in the Luapula-Moero-Bangwelo (Zambian-Congo system). It inhabits the Ruvuma and Rufiji rivers in Tanzania, lakes Malawi
Mormyrus_longirostris
First World War Victoria Cross recipient (1876–1958)
concern was amplified because Königsberg, blockaded in the delta of the Rufiji River, had operated from Dar-es-Salaam in the early months of the war and had
Henry_Ritchie
Royal Navy armoured cruiser
African coast on 27 April to blockade the light cruiser Königsberg in the Rufiji River. Several weeks later Cornwall was called north to reinforce the British
HMS_Cornwall_(1902)
Navy 11 July 1915 A Königsberg-class light cruiser that was sunk in the Rufiji River. 7°52′6″S 39°14′24″E / 7.86833°S 39.24000°E / -7.86833; 39.24000
List_of_shipwrecks_of_Africa
German museum (1899–1915)
[citation needed] The main attraction was the replica of East Africa's Rufiji river valley in the center of the large domed building, illustrated by a flowing
German_Colonial_Museum
left Kilwa in July 1891 with four companies, but when he reached the Rufiji River he sent the company under the command of Lieutenant Tom Prince back to
Hehe_Chiefdom
Town-class light cruiser
found Königsberg and the supply ship Somali up the Rufiji River, but owing to the shallowness of the river delta, could not closely approach the two German
HMS_Chatham_(1911)
Month of 1914
lack of objectives reached. Battle of Rufiji Delta — German cruiser SMS Königsberg moved further up Rufiji River in German East Africa to avoid barrages
December_1914
Military unit
howitzer and stores, guarded by three men, in case they were needed on the Rufiji River. Captain Floyd successfully argued for the batteries to be recombined
1st Hull Heavy Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery
1st_Hull_Heavy_Battery,_Royal_Garrison_Artillery
the British cruiser HMS Pegasus. She eventually became trapped in the Rufiji River and was later destroyed by a pair of British monitors in 1915. The war
List of light cruisers of Germany
List_of_light_cruisers_of_Germany
troops as well as artillery positions. In July 1915, she was towed to the Rufiji River delta in German East Africa, where she and Severn then assisted in the
HMS_Mersey_(1914)
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