Corubal River

river, Africa

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The Corubal River is a river in western Africa that flows through the Gabú region of Guinea-Bissau. It runs east-west through the southern part of Gabú. The Gabú Plateau is north of the Corubal River, and the Boé Hills are to the south. The river's course is part of the geography of Guinea-Bissau, which also includes other rivers like the Colufe and Gueba.1

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Bafatá
The Corubal River flows east-west to form Bafatá’s southern border with the Quinará and Tombali regions and empties into the Gêba; it is navigable throughout the Bafatá region. The Bafatá Plateau, rising to about 500 feet (150 metres) above sea level, is located in central Bafatá…
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The Corubal River flows east-west to form Bafatá’s southern border with the Quinará and Tombali regions and empties into the Gêba; it is navigable throughout the Bafatá region. The Bafatá Plateau, rising to about 500 feet (150 metres) above sea level, is located in central Bafatá…
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Gabú
The Corubal River flows east-west through the southern half of Gabú, while the Colufe River flows east-west through the centre and empties into the Gêba River. The Gêba River in turn forms the northwestern border with the neighbouring region of Bafatá. The Gabú Plateau, with an…
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The Corubal River flows east-west through the southern half of Gabú, while the Colufe River flows east-west through the centre and empties into the Gêba River. The Gêba River in turn forms the northwestern border with the neighbouring region of Bafatá. The Gabú Plateau, with an…
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