The Ruvyironza (or Luvironza) River is a river in Africa that is considered by some to be the most remote source of the Nile,[1] the world's longest river. It rises on Mount Kikizi in Burundi, and flows over the Rurubu River into the Kagera River in Tanzania,[2] and from there into Lake Victoria. With a total length of 182.4 km (113.3 mi).[clarification needed]
Ruvyironza River | |
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![]() Luvironzaa River (bottom center) | |
Location | |
Country | Burundi |
Country | Tanzania |
Physical characteristics | |
Source | Mount Kikizi |
• location | Burundi |
• coordinates | 3°55′00″S 29°50′00″E / 3.9167°S 29.8333°E |
Mouth | Ruvuvu River |
• location | Kagera Region |
• coordinates | 3°20′38″S 29°59′33″E / 3.343984°S 29.992526°E |
Length | 182.4 km (113.3 mi) |
References
edit- ^ "Encarta online encyclopedia". Archived from the original on 2008-05-13. Retrieved 2019-11-19.
- ^ NILE