Chari River

Also known as Shari River

river in central Africa

AI overview

The Chari River is a major waterway that flows through central Africa, serving as an important geographical feature of the region. It matters because it supports local communities through transportation, water resources, and as a natural border between countries in the area.

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Wikidata facts

Instance of: river
Country: Chad
Located in: Ouaddaï Region
Continent: Africa
Elevation: 282
Image: View of Chari.jpg
Length: 1400

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watershed area: 650000
Commons category: Chari
mouth of the watercourse: Lake Chad
category for the water basin: Category:Chari River Basin
topic's main category: Category:Chari River
tributary: Bragoto River
discharge: 1159
basin country: Chad

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Encyclopedic overview

Chari River The Chari River, or Shari River, is a 1,400 kilometres (870 mi) long river, flowing in Central Africa. It is the main source of water of Lake Chad, which is located at the junction of four countries: Nigeria, Niger, Chad, and Cameroon.

Geography

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