Sipaliwini River
| Sipaliwini River | |
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| Country | Suriname |
Sipaliwini River is a river of Suriname, the main source of the Courantyne River. It gives its name to the Sipaliwini District. It flows through the city of Kwamalasamutu. The name translates to thornback ray (sipari) river in the local Maroon dialect.
See also
References
- Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993.
Coordinates: 1°52′45″N 55°57′27″W / 1.87917°N 55.95750°W
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