History and Water Related Culture

The Orange-Senqu River basin is a culturally and economically diverse area. This chapter looks at the diversity by discussing the historical development and water related culture of the basin.

Chapter Summary

This chapter covers the following sub-chapters:

• Early History in the Basin
• History of the basin states
• Water and Culture
• Concepts of indigenous/traditional Knowledge
• Stories

A member of the San people in traditional costume.

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