Marico

The Marico River or Madikwe is a river in Southern Africa. There are a number of dams in its basin. Groot Marico town is named after the Marico River. After it is joined on its right bank by the Crocodile River it is known as the Limpopo River.
  • Etymology: From the Bahurutse Madikwa, meaning "there is blood".
  • Country: South Africa, Botswana
  • Region: North West Province, Limpopo Province
  • Source: Marico Oog
  • Mouth: Limpopo River
  • Length: 282 km (175 mi)
  • Basin size: 13,208 km² (5,100 sq mi)
Data from: en.wikipedia.org