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| Lilongwe River | |
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| Country | Malawi |
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| Mouth | Lake Malawi |
| Length | 200 km (120 mi) |
Lilongwe River is a river in Malawi, it flows through Lilongwe, the capital of the country.
The river is approximately 200 km long. It flows into Lake Malawi.
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Coordinates: 13°47′S34°25′E / 13.783°S 34.417°E
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