| Amapá River | |
|---|---|
  | |
| Native name | Rio Amapa (Portuguese) |
| Location | |
| Country | Brazil |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Amazonas |
| Mouth | |
• location | Matupiri River |
• coordinates | 5°14′57″S61°25′45″W / 5.249210°S 61.429082°W |
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