Vaal River

Japanese: バール[川](英語表記)Vaal River
Vaal River
A river that flows through northeastern South Africa. It is the largest tributary of the Orange River, with a length of 1,260 km and a drainage area of ​​140,000 km2. It originates on the plateau at an altitude of 1,600 m in the southeastern part of the Transvaal Province, flows almost west-southwest, and joins the Orange River west of Douglas. It is an important river for agriculture and livestock in north-central South Africa. The Vaal Dam, built in 1936 in the middle reaches of the river, serves as a source of water and electricity for industries in the Witwatersrand region. The 163 km2 artificial lake also attracts tourists.

Source: Heibonsha World Encyclopedia, 2nd Edition Information

Japanese:
南アフリカ共和国北東部を流れる川。オレンジ川最大の支流で,長さ1260km,流域面積14万km2。トランスバール州南東部,標高1600mの高原面に発し,ほぼ西南西に流れ,ダグラス西方でオレンジ川に合流する。南ア共和国中北部の農牧業にとって重要な川である。中流に1936年に建設されたバール・ダムは用水源のほか,電力源としてウィットウォーターズランド地域の工業にも役だっている。また163km2の人造湖は観光客を集める。

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