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Article
Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars

Wilson Center: Oasis in the Desert: Navigating Peace in the Okavango River Basin

For Students 9th - 10th
This article from the Woodrow Wilson Center tells about the cooperation among three African countries in managing the Okavango River Basin for the good of everyone. Links to other websites. (May 14, 2004)
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Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: Botswana: Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive look at the booming economy of Botswana. Find out how Botswana is striving to diversify its economy so it is not so dependent on diamond mining. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Graphic
United Nations

United Nations: Cartographic Section: Okavango River Basin [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This map from the United Nations is a very detailed map of the Okavango River Basin, showing rivers, wetlands, cities, country boundaries and much more. Increase the viewing percentage to read the map easily.
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Unit Plan
Other

Greatest Places: Okavango Delta

For Students 3rd - 8th
Experience the Okavango, a "river that never meets the sea." Learn about the animals there, how to make papyrus, and swampy deltas.