Lúrio

river, Mozambique

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The Lúrio is a river in Mozambique, defining part of the country's northern border with Tanzania. It is one of Mozambique's significant drainage systems, ranking in size after the Zambezi, Rovuma, Save, and Messalo rivers. Mozambique has abundant water resources, with major river systems like the Lúrio providing potential for hydroelectric power and irrigation.1

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Drainage of Mozambique
Rivers—including the Lúrio, Ligonha, Save (Sabi), Changane, and Incomáti (Komati)—also define many of the country’s local political boundaries. Other important drainage systems include the Messalo River in the north, the Púngoè (Púnguè), Revuè, and Búzi rivers, which enter the Mozambique Channel together just south of the port…
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Rivers—including the Lúrio, Ligonha, Save (Sabi), Changane, and Incomáti (Komati)—also define many of the country’s local political boundaries. Other important drainage systems include the Messalo River in the north, the Púngoè (Púnguè), Revuè, and Búzi rivers, which enter the Mozambique Channel together just south of the port…
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