Sungai Merauke

Maro River
Countries Papua New Guinea, Indonesia
Region West Papua
Physical characteristics
Main source Maoke Mountains
River mouth Arafura Sea

Maro River also known as Sungai Merauke and Merauke-rivier, Merauki River [1] flows in Merauke Regency, Papua Province, Indonesia. The Maro flows from north-east to south-west, into the Arafura Sea. The river is strongly tidal for most of its length and its lower reaches are affected by salt water. The main tributaries are Obat, also known as Oba. Associated with the river is a complex system of swamps and oxbow lakes which are of great importance for a large number of birds and reptiles. The Maro river borders the northern side of Wasur National Park.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Traveling Luck for Sungai Merauke, Indonesia (general), Indonesia
  2. ↑ Ramsar Sites Database: Wasur National Park Archived 2009-09-27 at the Wayback Machine., retrieved 2009-10-30

Coordinates: 8°28′24″S 140°21′01″E / 8.4734°S 140.3503°E / -8.4734; 140.3503

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