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Ruvuma River

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The Ruvuma River, also spelled Rovuma, rises in southeastern Africa and flows generally eastward into the Indian Ocean. Much of its course forms the international boundary between Tanzania to the north and Mozambique to the south, although describing it as the entire border is inaccurate. Its basin includes tributaries and seasonal floodplains extending across both countries.

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What other name is used for the Ruvuma River?

The Ruvuma is also called the Rovuma River. Both names refer to the river that flows eastward toward the Indian Ocean in southeastern Africa.

Which countries share the Ruvuma River boundary?

Much of the river forms the international boundary between Tanzania to the north and Mozambique to the south. The river marks a large part of the border, but not every section of the countries' entire boundary.

Where does the Ruvuma River end?

The river flows generally east and enters the Indian Ocean. Its lower course is associated with the coastal border region between Tanzania and Mozambique.

Where does the Ruvuma rise?

The Ruvuma rises in southeastern Africa before flowing east toward the ocean. Its basin includes inland areas of Tanzania and Mozambique as well as the international border zone.

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