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Maroni River |
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Maroni RiverRiver forming the border between French Guiana and Suriname, South America. It rises in the Tumuc-Humuc Mountains near the Brazilian border and descends northward to enter the Atlantic Ocean at Point Galibi, Suri., after a course of 450 mi (725 km). Its upper course is known as the Litani in Suriname or Itany in French Guiana; its middle course is called the Lawa or Aoua. Shallow-draft vessels can navigate about 60 mi (100 km) upstream from the river's mouth. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The concessions are located partly in the district of Brokopondo where the creeks flow into the Blommenstein reservoir, forming part of the drainage area of the Suriname River, and the district of Sipaliwini where the creeks are part of the drainage area of the Marowijne River. |
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