Soberbo River | |
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Location | |
Country | Brazil |
Physical characteristics | |
Source | |
⁃ location | Serra dos Órgãos |
Mouth | |
⁃ location | Macacu River |
⁃ coordinates | 22°39′33″S42°57′14″W / 22.6591°S 42.9538°W Coordinates: 22°39′33″S42°57′14″W / 22.6591°S 42.9538°W |
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