GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS
Benguela Current
The Benguela system flows broadly northward along southwestern Africa in the South Atlantic. Coastal upwelling is especially important off Namibia and western South Africa.
Fast Facts
- It is a cool eastern-boundary current system.
- Winds help draw surface water offshore and bring nutrient-rich water upward.
- Walvis Bay lies on the Namibian coast within this marine setting.
Connected lessons
- Benguela CurrentMap, explanation and practice
- Cold currents, fog and fisheriesGuided exploration
Geographical connections
- Namib DesertRelated places
- Cape AgulhasRelated places
- Cape of Good HopeRelated places
- Walvis BayRelated places
- Canary CurrentRelated places
- SossusvleiRelated places
- Skeleton CoastRelated places
- Namib DesertInfluences
- Coastal upwellingRelated concept