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Barima River
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Arawatta Rock in the Barima River
Barima River is located in Venezuela
Barima River
Location of mouth
Country Guyana, Venezuela
Physical characteristics
River mouth 8°35′N 60°25′W / 8.583°N 60.417°W / 8.583; -60.417

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, flowing for approximately 340 kilometres (210 mi) before entering Venezuela about 80 kilometres (50 mi) from its mouth.

Features

Early recorded explorations of the Barima were made by Robert Hermann Schomburgk, which was mapped as far as the tributary Rocky River.

The head of the Barima rises in a steep gorge of the Imataka mountains, 950 ft (290 m) above sea level. Near the Duquari Creek, the Arawatta Rock, a distinct large granite rock, is located.

Settlements

Mabaruma, Koriabo, and Morawhanna are Barima-Waini Region communities on the Barima River.

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Río Barima para niños

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