Benin River
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Benin is a river that flows through the south west of Nigeria.[1]
The river starts under the name "" in the south east of the state Edo. Subsequently, it runs through various cities and villages, such as , , Obiaruku, Abraka, , , Sapele, and Koko. Near Sapele the continues into the Benin. From here on the river widens into a small estuary and discharges into the Gulf of Guinea.
Benin is partly a branch of the Niger, as the two rivers are connected through a few streams.[citation needed]
References[]
- ^ "Benin River, Nigeria - Geographical Names, map, geographic coordinates". geographic.org. Retrieved 2021-03-23.
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- Rivers of Nigeria
- Africa river stubs
- Nigeria geography stubs