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Caprivi Strip

So, imagine a long piece of land that sticks out from the rest of a country, like a long tail. That's what the Caprivi Strip is – it's a long, thin piece of land that sticks out from the country of Namibia in southern Africa.

The thing is, the Caprivi Strip is not like the rest of Namibia. It's a bit greener and wetter because it's really close to some big rivers like the Zambezi and the Okavango. And that's because a long time ago, some European countries decided to split up this area between them. So, Namibia got this piece of land called the Caprivi Strip and it became a part of Namibia.

But why did they do this? Well, the reason for this is because Namibia used to be a colony of Germany, a long time ago. And when Germany was giving up control of its colonies, they wanted to keep a connection to the rest of their colonies in the east, like Tanzania and Kenya. So, they made this piece of land called the Caprivi Strip so that they could connect to their other colonies.

Now, the Caprivi Strip is an interesting place because it has a mixture of different cultures, people, and wildlife. It's also an important wildlife sanctuary and attracts many tourists who want to experience the unique flora and fauna of the region, such as elephants, lions, and various bird species. That’s why the Caprivi Strip is such an interesting place!