Approuague

The Approuague river (or Apuruaque in Tupi) is a major river in French Guiana. It is 335 km (208 mi) long.[1] It runs north from the Tumuk Humak Mountains to the Atlantic Ocean, almost parallel with the Oyapock, with its mouth by the Pointe Béhague cape.

Approuague
View of the Approuague from Régina
Location
CountryFrance
RegionFrench Guiana
Physical characteristics
MouthAtlantic Ocean
  coordinates
4.6836°N 51.9613°W / 4.6836; -51.9613
Length335 km (208 mi)
Map of Approuague River in French Guiana

The Approuague Bridge is 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) south (upstream) of Régina.

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