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Acari River (Rio de Janeiro)
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The Acari River is located in Rio de Janeiro state in southeastern Brazil. It is one of the major watercourses of the city of Rio de Janeiro.
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Acari River | |
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Location | |
Country | Brazil |
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Source | |
• location | Serra do Gericinó, Rio de Janeiro state |
Mouth | |
• location | Rio Meriti |
• coordinates | 22°48′9″S 43°19′41″W |
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The name is of Guarani origin, a corruption of aqûâ-ára-i, meaning "enduring current". It is not related to the Loricariidae Acari fish.