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Bafing River
River in Guinea and Mali / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Bafing River (Manding for "black river", French: Rivière Bafing)[1] is the upper course and largest tributary of the Senegal River which runs through Guinea and Mali and is about 350 miles (560 km) long.
Quick Facts Bafing River Rivière Bafing (French), Location ...
Bafing River | |
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![]() View of Bafing river from a Bozo Pirogue | |
Location | |
Countries | Mali, Guinea |
Physical characteristics | |
Source | Fonta Djallon |
• location | Foranruel, Guinea |
• coordinates | 10.395°N 12.135°W / 10.395; -12.135 |
• elevation | 750 m (2,460 ft) |
Mouth | Senegal River |
• location | Bafoulabé, Mali |
• coordinates | 13°48′47″N 10°49′41″W |
• elevation | 83 m (272 ft) |
Length | 350 mi (560 km) |
Basin features | |
River system | Senegal River |
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