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Okpara River

The 883rd longest river in the world

km

The Okpara River is a river of Benin. Originating in Borgou Department, it flows south and becomes the border between Nigeria and Benin before re-entering Benin and flowing into the Ouémé River, which ultimately drains into the Atlantic Ocean. Several villages along the river are disputed between Benin and Nigeria.

Flows through: Nigeria.

River data from Wikidata (CC0); lengths normalised to a common unit.

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