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Rufiji (r fē`jē), river, c.375 mi (600 km) long, rising in the highlands of SW Tanzania, E Africa, and flowing NE then E to the Indian Ocean opposite Mafia Island. The Great Ruaha River is its chief tributary. There are irrigation and flood-control projects on the river. Cotton is raised in the delta.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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By that time, the Konigsberg had taken refuge in the Rufiji River Delta south of Dares Salaam to escape the British and take on boiler repairs as there was no convenient friendly port available. The lands lie south of the Wingayongo oil seep and fall within the area known as the Rufiji Trough. The lands lie south of the Wingayongo oil seep and fall within the area known as the Rufiji Trough. |
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