western Africa
Benue River, also spelled Bénoué, river in western Africa, longest tributary of the Niger, about 673 miles (1,083 km) in length.
Does the river Benue flow through Nigeria?
The most important tributary is the Benue River which merges with the Niger at Lokoja in Nigeria. The total volume of tributaries in Nigeria is six times higher than the inflow into Nigeria, with a flow near the mouth of the river standing at 177.0 km3/year before the 1980s and 147.3 km3/year during the 1980s.
What is the history of river Niger?
Niger River, principal river of western Africa. With a length of 2,600 miles (4,200 km), it is the third longest river in Africa, after the Nile and the Congo. The Niger is believed to have been named by the Greeks. Along its course it is known by several names.
Where did river Benue originate from?
Adamawa plateau
River Benue is also another river of great significance not only to Nigeria but also to other African countries. It originates from the Adamawa plateau, and passes through 18 towns in Africa across Cameroun and Nigeria. The total length of the river is 1400 km (Gleick, 2000). Both rivers are entirely navigable.
Who discovered river Niger?
Mungo Park
Mungo Park (explorer)
| Mungo Park | |
|---|---|
| Born | 11 September 1771 Selkirkshire, Scotland |
| Died | 1806 (aged 35) Bussa, Nigeria |
| Nationality | British |
| Alma mater | University of Edinburgh |
Are there crocodiles in the Niger river?
Many varieties of fish are found in the Niger and its tributaries; the chief food species are catfish, carp, and Nile perch. Other Niger fauna include hippopotamuses, at least three different types of crocodiles (including the much-feared Nile crocodile), and a variety of lizards. There is a rich collection of birds.
