The Caprivi Region borders Angola and Zambia to the north, Zimbabwe to the east and Botswana to the south. Its location makes the region strategically important for trade, transport and tourism within the Southern African Region. The Trans-Caprivi provides a gateway to its neighbors Zambia, Zimbabwe and Botswana and also connects the region to the rest of the country. The region covers an estimated area of 19,532 and is home to an estimated 91,800 people, 5.1% of the total population.
The region has good potential for agriculture production and tourism. There are four perennial rivers, namely the Zambezi, Kwando, Linyathi and Chobe. The river system and floodplains form the basis for flora and fauna development. The region also hosts the Liambezi Lake which is the largest in Namibia and is located in the south eastern part of the region. Its rich natural resources of vegetation, game, fish, rivers and wildlife offer good potential for economic and tourism development. The Caprivi region is blessed with a variety of wildlife, amoung which are crocodiles, hippos, buffaloes, tsessebe, lechwe, sitatunga, reedbuck and sable.
A large scale sugar plantation in the Liambezi Lake area is expected to become operational during NDP3. In addition, much potential exists for the development of small-scale agriculture operations under irrigation.
The region is divided into six constituencies, namely Kangola, Linyanti, Sibbinda, Katima Mulilo Urban, Katima Mulilo Rural and Kabbe. Regional head quarters is hosted in the town of Katima Mulilo.
