Wouri Bridge
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The Wouri Bridge is a significant structure in Cameroon, spanning 5,900 feet (1,800 meters) across the Wouri River estuary. It connects the major industrial center and port city of Douala to the port of Bonabéri. The bridge is crucial for transportation, carrying both road and rail traffic into western Cameroon.1
The Wouri River itself flows through southwestern Cameroon and empties into the Gulf of Guinea. Its estuary is where Douala is located, making the river vital for the country's industrial and trade activities. The river was historically named by Portuguese explorer Fernão do Po, who called it "Rio dos Camarões" due to the abundance of prawns.2
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