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Madidi River

Madidi River
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The Madidi River in Madidi National Park
BERJAYA
Map of the Madeira River watershed with Madidi River in the southwest
Location
CountryBolivia
Physical characteristics
Source 
  locationBolivia
  elevation1,060 m (3,480 ft)
MouthBeni River
  location
Bolivia
  coordinates
12°33′58″S 66°57′52″W / 12.56611°S 66.96444°W / -12.56611; -66.96444
  elevation
159 m (522 ft)
Length350 km (220 mi)[1]

Madidi (Spanish pronunciation: [maˈðiði]) is a river located in the La Paz Department of Bolivia. It is a tributary of the Beni River and a part of the Amazon Basin. It runs through the Madidi National Park.

References

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  1. Ziesler, R.; Ardizzone, G.D. (1979). "Amazon River System". The Inland waters of Latin America. Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. ISBN 92-5-000780-9. Archived from the original on 21 October 2013.