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Benue River, previously known as the Chadda River or Tchadda, is the major tributary of the Niger River. The size of its catchment basin is 319,000 km². Almost its entire length of approximately 1,400 kilometres is navigable during the summer months. As a result, it is an important transportation route in the regions through which it flows. The name …
Benue River, previously known as the Chadda River or Tchadda, is the major tributary of the Niger River. The size of its catchment basin is 319,000 km². Almost its entire length of approximately 1,400 kilometres is navigable during the summer months. As a result, it is an important transportation route in the regions through which it flows. The name Benue comes from 'Ber-nor, meaning 'river or lake of hippopotamus in the Tiv language,{{ref >= benue Wikipedia]] The River Benue looking south east from Jimeta.]]
  • Countries: Cameroon · Nigeria
  • Mouth: Niger River
  • Length: 1,400 km (870 mi)
  • Basin size: 319,000 km² (123,000 sq mi)
Data from: en.wikipedia.org