Limpopo

[lim-poh-poh]

noun

1. a river in S Africa, flowing from the N Republic of South Africa, through S Mozambique into the Indian Ocean. 1,000 miles (1,600 km) long.

Limpopo

/ lɪmˈpəʊpəʊ /

noun

1. Former name (1994–2002): Northern Province. a province of NE South Africa, comprising the N part of the former province of Transvaal: agriculture and service industries. Capital: Polokwane (formerly Pietersburg). Pop: 5 511 962 (2004 est). Area: 123 910 sq km (47 842 sq miles)

2. a river in SE Africa, rising in E South Africa and flowing northeast, then southeast as the border between South Africa and Zimbabwe and through Mozambique to the Indian Ocean. Length: 1770 km (1100 miles)

Example Sentences

Saturday's shooting in Thabazimbi, Limpopo province, has renewed concern over firearm safety and parental responsibility in the country.

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The crash happened on Sunday night as the bus was moving through "a mountainous section" of the N1 highway in South Africa's Limpopo province, local transport officials said.

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The Limpopo High Court was packed with supporters and relatives of the victims ahead of proceedings.

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The couple were murdered and their bodies dumped in a bush in northern Limpopo province, the media groups said, adding that the deaths had left them in shock and disbelief.

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The three officers were travelling from Free State to Limpopo, when they were went missing.

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