description Japura River Overview
The Japurá River, called the Caquetá River in Colombia, is a tributary of the Amazon system in northern South America. It rises in the Colombian Andes and flows east through Colombia and Brazil before joining the Solimões River, the upper course of the Amazon in Brazil. The river is about 2,820 kilometers long and drains a largely forested basin.
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What is the Japurá River called in Colombia?
The river is called the Caquetá River in Colombia and the Japurá River in Brazil. It rises in the Colombian Andes and flows east into the Amazon system.
Where does the Japurá River end?
The Japurá flows through Colombia and Brazil before joining the Solimões River. The Solimões is the Brazilian name for the upper course of the Amazon River.
Is the Japurá River a tributary of the Amazon?
Yes. It is a major tributary of the Amazon system and joins the Solimões in northern Brazil.
Where does the Japurá River begin?
Its headwaters are in the Colombian Andes. From there it runs east across Colombia and Brazil toward the Solimões River.
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