The Niger is a major river in West Africa. At 2,600 miles (4,200 km) long, it is the third longest river in Africa after the Nile and the Congo. The Niger is thought to have been named by the Greeks. Along its course it is known by several names. These include the Joliba (Malinke: ‘great river’) in …
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The Catatumbo River is a torrent to the north of Santander in Colombia and flows into Lake Maracaibo in Venezuela, it is an international river. Find out all about this wonderful waterway, from its source to the end of its course. Map of the Catatumbo River This is a river with two nationalities, as it begins in …
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The Chubut River is considered the longest river in Patagonia. Its name means tortuous or winding in the Araucanian language. And that is how it is characterised. Let’s learn more about it. Location of the Chubut River The Chubut River rises in the province of Río Negro. It is located near the hill called Las Carreras, in …
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We invite you to get to know Saint Lucia, a small independent state known for its beautiful beaches, but you will be amazed by all that Saint Lucia has to offer, so we invite you to discover all about its history, its climate, its festivals and much more here. Where is the island of Saint Lucia? Saint …
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The Tuy River in Venezuela is an important water resource for the local population in terms of human, animal, agricultural and industrial consumption. Located between the states of Miranda and Aragua, it flows into the Caribbean Sea at the mouth of the Paparo River and is 239 km long (see: Río Manzanares). It is worth noting that …
You may be wondering where the Río Bueno is, but this slow-moving but mighty river will surprise you with all the things you can do on it. Location and map of Río Bueno The Río Bueno is located in southern Chile and is part of the Río Bueno river basin. It originates as an outflow from Lake …
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If you want to know more about a majestic river, read the whole article and you will learn all about the Vltava, the largest river in the Czech Republic, which divides the capital city of Prague in two as it flows through it. Map of the Vltava The Vltava River in the Czech Republic is the longest …
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Quarto River is a fusion of nature and city, you will find the perfect balance. Want to know how this is possible? Then this article is for you. Characteristics of the River Cuarto River Cuarto or Chocancharava is an Argentine river and city of commercial and agricultural importance. It produces primary and industrial goods and services (see …
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The river Llobregat is located in the autonomous community of Catalonia, Spain. It stretches for just over 170 kilometres and its basin covers 4,948 square kilometres. It is said that its name comes from the Latin word “rubricatu”, which means red, and that its origin is Castilian, which comes from “lóbrego”, due to the gloomy appearance of …
The Chira River is located in northern Peru, with its mouth 100 km northwest of the provincial capital of Piura and 25 km north of the port of Paita. Its source is in the Ecuadorian Andes, near the town of Papaca, in the province of Loja. The river flows westwards for about 250 km. After crossing the …
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