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Barima River
River in Guyana, Venezuela From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Barima River is a tributary of the Orinoco River, entering 6 kilometres (4 mi) from the Atlantic Ocean. It originates from the Imataka Mountains in Guyana,[1] flowing for approximately 340 kilometres (210 mi) before entering Venezuela about 80 kilometres (50 mi) from its mouth.
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Features
Early recorded explorations of the Barima were made by Robert Hermann Schomburgk, which was mapped as far as the tributary Rocky River.[2]
The head of the Barima rises in a steep gorge of the Imataka mountains, 950 ft (290 m) above sea level.[2] Near the Duquari Creek, the Arawatta Rock, a distinct large granite rock, is located.[1]
Settlements
Mabaruma,[3] Koriabo,[4] and Morawhanna are Barima-Waini Region communities on the Barima River.
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