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Komadugu Yobe River

river, Africa
Also known as: Komadougou Yobé River
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Komadugu Yobe River, river of western Africa, a tributary of Lake Chad formed by the union of the Hadejia and Komadugu Gana rivers. Situated between Nigeria and Niger, it forms the border between the two countries for some 95 miles (150 km) and flows a total of 200 miles (320 km) to empty into the western end of Lake Chad.

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