Agwei River | |
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Location | |
Countries | South Sudan |
Physical characteristics | |
Mouth | |
• coordinates | 7°48′N33°03′E / 7.8°N 33.05°E Coordinates: 7°48′N33°03′E / 7.8°N 33.05°E |
Basin features | |
River system | Pibor River |
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