Kasikili, River island in Chobe River, Botswana
The Kasikili Island, spanning 3.5 square kilometers, emerges from the Chobe River where the water divides into northern and southern channels at 928 meters elevation.
The International Court of Justice settled a territorial dispute between Botswana and Namibia in December 1999, determining the island belonged to Botswana based on river channel analysis.
The Masubia people maintained connections to the island through agricultural activities, utilizing its fertile grounds during periods when water levels permitted farming.
Visitors require permits from Botswanan authorities to access the island, which experiences complete submersion during annual flooding periods starting in March.
The determination of sovereignty involved extensive analysis of water depth, flow patterns, and channel characteristics to identify the main watercourse surrounding the landmass.
Elevation above the sea: 928 m
GPS coordinates: -17.81667,25.13333
Latest update: March 6, 2025 09:50
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