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One of the world's largest rivers
Orinoco River

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The Orinoco river system is one of the largest in South America, originating along the southern borders of Venezuela and Brazil, in the state of Amazonas. The exact length of the river is still undetermined, with estimates between 1,500 to 1,700 mi (2,410–2,735 km) long, making it among the world's largest river systems.
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Orinoco RiverAerial viewLlanosLlanosOrinocoMuddy and DeepOrinoco river dwellingOrinoco river dwelling
Rio Orinoco from the airRio Orinoco from the airCiudad Bolivar on the Orinoco, seen from the airCiudad Bolivar on the Orinoco, seen from the airBridge over the OrinocoBridge over the OrinocoPalafitos on the OrinocoPalafitos on the Orinoco
Mangroves along the Orinoco River deltaMangroves along the Orinoco River deltaOrinoco River DeltaOrinoco River Delta
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