Capibaribe River
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The Capibaribe River is a river located in Pernambuco
state, Brazil
, with a length of 240 kilometers. The Capibaribe originates in the Serra do Jacarará, in the municipality of Poção
, and flows to the Atlantic Ocean
.
River.
Pernambuco
Pernambuco is a state of Brazil, located in the Northeast region of the country. To the north are the states of Paraíba and Ceará, to the west is Piauí, to the south are Alagoas and Bahia, and to the east is the Atlantic Ocean. There are about of beaches, some of the most beautiful in the...
state, Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
, with a length of 240 kilometers. The Capibaribe originates in the Serra do Jacarará, in the municipality of Poção
Poção
Poção is a city located in the state of Pernambuco, Brazil. Located at 241 km away from Recife, capital of the state of Pernambuco. Has an estimated population of 11.503 inhabitants.-Geography:* State - Pernambuco...
, and flows to the Atlantic Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
The Atlantic Ocean is the second-largest of the world's oceanic divisions. With a total area of about , it covers approximately 20% of the Earth's surface and about 26% of its water surface area...
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Etymology
The word Capibaribe derives from the Tupi names Caapiuar-y-be or Capibara-ybe, meaning CapybaraCapybara
The capybara , also known as capivara in Portuguese, and capibara, chigüire in Venezuela, Colombia, and Ecuador ronsoco in Peru, chigüiro, and carpincho in Spanish, is the largest living rodent in the world. Its closest relatives are agouti, chinchillas, coyphillas, and guinea pigs...
River.