Goiana River

Goiana River
Goiana River is located in Brazil
Goiana River
Location of mouth
Location
CountryBrazil
StatePernambuco
Physical characteristics
Mouth 
 • coordinates
7°33′11″S 34°49′58″W / 7.55306°S 34.83278°W / -7.55306; -34.83278
 • elevation
0 m (0 ft)

The Goiana River is a river in Pernambuco state of northeastern Brazil. It is formed by the confluence of the Tracunhaém and Capibaribe Mirim rivers, and drains eastward into the Atlantic Ocean.[1][2]

The Goiana River marks the northern extent of the evergreen Pernambuco coastal forests.[2]

References

  1. ^ The South America Pilot: From Cape St. Roque to Cape Virgins, Including Falkland, South Georgia, Sandwich, and South Shetland Islands : Also the North Coast from St. Roque to Cape North. East coast of South America. Part I. Darling & Son. 1885. pp. 33–.
  2. ^ a b "Map of Pernambuco, Brazil" (PDF). Brazilian Ministry of Transport. Retrieved July 13, 2021.

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