Araguari River (Amapá)
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Undular bore and whelps near the mouth of Araguari River. View is oblique toward mouth from airplane at approximately 100 ft (30 m) altitude.
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| Native name | Rio Araguari |
| Country | Brazil |
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| Main source | Amapá state |
| River mouth | Atlantic Ocean 1°15′00″N 49°55′00″W / 1.25°N 49.916667°WCoordinates: 1°15′00″N 49°55′00″W / 1.25°N 49.916667°W |
| Basin size | 42,712 square kilometres (16,491 sq mi) |
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| Length | 560 kilometres (350 mi) |
The Araguari River (Portuguese: Rio Araguari River) is the primary river of Amapá state in north-eastern Brazil. It became famous among surfers when some decided to ride its constant tidal bore, characterizing waves that can last for several minutes.
The river flows through the Uatuma-Trombetas moist forests ecoregion. The river defines the western boundary of the 460,353 hectares (1,137,560 acres) Amapá National Forest, a sustainable use conservation unit created in 1989.
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