| Ruvyironza River | |
|---|---|
 Luvironzaa River (bottom center) | |
| Location | |
| Country | Burundi |
| Country | Tanzania |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | Mount Kikizi |
| • location | Burundi |
| Mouth | Ruvuvu River |
• location | Kagera Region |
| Length | 182.4 km (113.3 mi) |
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).
References
- ↑ "Encarta online encyclopedia". Archived from the original on 2008-05-13. Retrieved 2019-11-19.
- ↑ NILE
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