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Sao Francisco River

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A major river flowing entirely within Brazil, rising in the southeastern highlands and running north before turning east to reach the Atlantic. Known locally as the River of National Integration, it has long been central to the economy of Brazil's semi-arid northeastern interior.

Facts
Area (sq km)
641,000 1
Latitude
10.499603 degrees south 1
Longitude
36.395464 degrees west 1
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Flows Through

Brazil, Countries
Sources
1. Sao Francisco River - Wikipedia
  • Infobox, Basin size
    641,000 km2 (247,000 sq mi)
  • Infobox, Mouth coordinates (latitude)
    10°29′59″S 36°23′44″W / 10.49960341381051°S 36.39546430246904°W
  • Infobox, Mouth coordinates (longitude)
    10°29′59″S 36°23′44″W / 10.49960341381051°S 36.39546430246904°W
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