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Malani (river)
River in French Guiana, France / Suriname / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Malani (Dutch: Marowijnekreek), also Marouini (Dutch: Marowini), is a river in the disputed area between French Guiana and Suriname. According to Suriname, it is the border river,[1] however France considers the Litani the border.[2] The river has its source at Pic Coudreau [ceb] in the Tumuk Humak Mountains. It has its mouth at the confluence with the Litany at Antecume Pata and continues its journey as the Lawa River. The Malani has a length of 245 kilometres (152 mi).[3]
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Malani River Marowijnekreek River Marouini / Marowini River | |
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![]() Drawing of the Malani during the Henri Coudreau expedition (1893) | |
Location | |
Country | France / Suriname |
Territory | French Guiana |
Municipality | Maripasoula / Tapanahony |
Physical characteristics | |
Source | Pic Coudreau, Tumuk Humak Mountains |
• coordinates | 2°15′28.4″N 54°20′44.9″W |
Mouth | Confluence with Litani |
• coordinates | 3°17′58.9″N 54°3′58″W |
Length | 245 km |
Basin features | |
Progression | Lawa → Maroni → Atlantic Ocean |
Tributaries | |
• right | Wanapi |
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