| Auari River | |
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| Country | Brazil |
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| • location | Roraima state |
The Auari River (or Awaris River) is a river of Roraima state in northern Brazil.
| Auari River | |
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| Location | |
| Country | Brazil |
| Physical characteristics | |
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| • location | Roraima state |
The Auari River (or Awaris River) is a river of Roraima state in northern Brazil.
The Guiana Shield is one of the three cratons of the South American Plate. It is a 1.7 billion-year-old Precambrian geological formation in northeast South America that forms a portion of the northern coast. The higher elevations on the shield are called the Guiana Highlands, which is where the table-like mountains called tepuis are found. The Guiana Highlands are also the source of some of the world's most well-known waterfalls such as Angel Falls, Kaieteur Falls and Cuquenan Falls.
Roraima is one of the 26 states of Brazil. Located in the country's North Region, it is the northernmost and most geographically and logistically isolated state in Brazil. It is bordered by the state of Pará to the southeast, Amazonas to the south and west, Venezuela to the north and northwest, and Guyana to the east.
Boa Vista is the capital of the Brazilian state of Roraima. Situated on the western bank of the Branco River, the city lies 220 km (140 mi) from Brazil's border with Venezuela. It is the only Brazilian state capital located entirely north of the equator.
The Pacaraima or Pakaraima Mountains are a mountain range primarily in southwestern Guyana, and into northern Brazil and eastern Venezuela.
The Ireng River forms part of Guyana's western border with Brazil. It flows through the valleys of the Pakaraima Mountains for most of its length. It is the only major river in Guyana which flows from North to South, up to its confluence into the Takutu River. It is one of the northernmost tributaries of the Amazon river system.
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The Parimé River is a river of Roraima state in northern Brazil.
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The Uauaris River is a river which runs within the Roraima state in northern Brazil.
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Coordinates: 3°32′31″N63°48′13″W / 3.54194°N 63.80361°W
