Churchill River (Atlantic)
River in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Churchill River, formerly known by other names, is a river in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It flows east from the Smallwood Reservoir into the Atlantic Ocean via Lake Melville. The river is 856 km (532 mi) long and drains an area of 79,800 km2 (30,800 sq mi), making it the longest river in Atlantic Canada.
Quick Facts Native name, Location ...
Churchill River | |
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Native name | Mishtashipu (Innu) |
Location | |
Country | Canada |
Province | Newfoundland and Labrador |
Physical characteristics | |
Source | |
• location | Smallwood Reservoir, Labrador |
• elevation | 466 m (1,529 ft) |
Mouth | |
• location | Atlantic Ocean |
Length | 856 km (532 mi) |
Basin size | 79,800 km2 (30,800 sq mi) |
Discharge | |
• average | 1,620 m3/s (57,210 cu ft/s)[citation needed] |
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