Broad River (Jamaica)

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Broad River
Country Jamaica

The Broad River is a river in Jamaica. It flows into the Black River at the Great Morass in St. Elizabeth.

Jamaica Country in the Caribbean

Jamaica is an island country situated in the Caribbean Sea. Spanning 10,990 square kilometres (4,240 sq mi) in area, it is the third-largest island of the Greater Antilles and the fourth-largest island country in the Caribbean. Jamaica lies about 145 kilometres (90 mi) south of Cuba, and 191 kilometres (119 mi) west of Hispaniola.

Black River (Jamaica) river in Jamaica

The Black River is one of the longest rivers in Jamaica. At a length of 53.4 km (33.2 mi), it was believed to be the longest until it was discovered that the Rio Minho was 92.8 km long. Its name refers to the darkness of the river bed caused by thick layers of decomposing vegetation. Over 100 species of birds have been recorded in the Black River morass.

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Coordinates: 18°02′N77°51′W / 18.033°N 77.850°W / 18.033; -77.850

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