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{{short description|River in Central Africa}} |
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[[File:Charirivermap.png|thumb|right|300px|Map showing the Chari River drainage basin.]] |
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[[File:Chari River.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Chari River]] |
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[[File:View of Chari.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Chari River]] |
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| name = Chari |
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The '''Chari River''', or '''Shari''' River, is a {{convert|949|km|mi}} long stream, flowing in [[Central Africa]]. |
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| map_caption = Map showing the Chari River drainage basin. |
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| subdivision_type1 = Countries |
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| subdivision_name1 = [[Central African Republic]], [[Chad]], [[Cameroon]] |
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| length = {{convert|1400|km|mi|abbr=on}} |
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| discharge1_location= N'djamena |
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| discharge1_min = 8 m<sup>3</sup>/s<ref name='GRDC'>{{cite web|url=https://www.compositerunoff.sr.unh.edu/html/Polygons/P1537100.html|title=GRDC station information for Njamena (Fort Lamy)}}</ref> |
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| discharge1_avg = 1059 m<sup>3</sup>/s<ref name='GRDC' /> |
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| discharge1_max = 4846 m<sup>3</sup>/s<ref name='GRDC' /> |
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| source1 = Bamingui |
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| source1_location = [[Mbolo]], Central African Republic |
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| source1_coordinates= {{Coord|7.382|20.963|format=dms|display=i}} |
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| source1_elevation = {{Convert|549|m|abbr=on}} |
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| source2 = Gribingui |
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| source2_location = [[Mbrès]], Central African Republic |
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| source2_coordinates= {{Coord|6.673|19.832|format=dms|display=i}} |
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| source2_elevation = {{Convert|631|m|abbr=on}} |
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| mouth = [[Lake Chad]] |
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| mouth_location = Kinziyakeu, Cameroon |
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| mouth_coordinates = {{Coord|12.978|14.512|format=dms|display=i}} |
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| mouth_elevation = {{Convert|281|m|abbr=on}} |
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| basin_size = {{convert|548747|km2|mi2|abbr=on}} |
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| tributaries_left = [[Logone River]] |
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[[File:View of Chari.jpg|thumb|Chari River]] |
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The '''Chari River''', or '''Shari River''', is a {{convert|1400|km|mi}} long river, flowing in [[Central Africa]]. It is [[Lake Chad]]'s main source of water.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.britannica.com/place/Chari-River|title=Chari River {{!}} river, Africa|work=Encyclopedia Britannica|access-date=2017-06-06|language=en}}</ref> |
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==Geography== |
==Geography== |
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The Chari River flows from the [[Central African Republic]] through [[Chad]] into [[Lake Chad]], following the [[Cameroon]] border from [[N'Djamena]], where it is joined by its western and principal tributary, the [[Logone River]]. |
The Chari River flows from the [[Central African Republic]] through [[Chad]] into [[Lake Chad]], following the [[Cameroon]] border from [[N'Djamena]], where it is joined by its western and principal tributary, the [[Logone River]]. |
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It provides 90 percent of the water flowing into [[Lake Chad]]. The [[drainage basin|watershed]] of the river covers {{convert|548747|km2|mi2}}. The principal tributary is the Logone River, while minor tributaries include the [[Bahr Salamat]], |
It provides 90 percent of the water flowing into [[Lake Chad]]. The [[drainage basin|watershed]] of the river covers {{convert|548747|km2|mi2}}. The principal tributary is the [[Logone River]], while minor tributaries include the [[Bahr Salamat]], [[Ouham River|Bahr Sah]], [[Bahr Aouk River|Bahr Aouk]] and [[Bahr Kéita]]. |
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Much of Chad's population, including [[Sarh]] and the capital [[N'Djamena]], is concentrated around it. |
Much of Chad's population, including [[Sarh]] and the capital [[N'Djamena]], is concentrated around it. |
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As of 2016, [[Chad]] remains one of four countries where [[Guinea worm]] disease remains endemic. The majority of remaining cases are concentrated around the Chari River. |
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The river supports an important local [[fish]]ing industry. One of the most highly prized local fishes is the [[Nile Perch]]. |
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The river supports an important local [[fishing]] industry. One of the most highly prized local fish is the [[Nile perch]]. |
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Since the 1960s, there have been proposals to divert water from the [[Ubangi River]] to the Chari to revitalize [[Lake Chad]], which would constitute a reversal of [[stream capture|the capture]] of the upper Ubangi from the Chari by [[Congo River|the Congo]] that is believed to have occurred in the early Pleistocene.<ref>See Cooper, John E. and Hull, Gordon; ''Gorilla Pathology and Health: With a Catalogue of Preserved Materials'', p. 371 {{ISBN|9780128020395}}</ref> |
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== History == |
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The [[Sao civilisation|Sao people]] are said to have lived by this river.<ref>{{Cite journal |last1=Li|first1=Ying |last2=Trillo|first2=E. A. |last3=Murr|first3=L. E. |date=2000 |journal=Journal of Materials Science Letters |title=Friction-stir welding of aluminum alloy 2024 to silver |volume=19 |issue=12 |pages=1047–1051 |doi=10.1023/a:1006795221194 |s2cid=135070501 |issn=0261-8028}}{{failed verification|date=June 2023}}</ref> |
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The Chari River basin has been populated by diverse speakers of the [[Chadic languages]], [[Adamawa languages]], [[Ubangian languages]], [[Bongo-Bagirmi languages]]. |
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== See also == |
== See also == |
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* [[:Category:Chari River|Chari River topics]] |
* [[:Category:Chari River|Chari River topics]] |
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* [[:Category:Lake Chad|Lake Chad topics]] |
* [[:Category:Lake Chad|Lake Chad topics]] |
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* [[Lake Chad replenishment project]] |
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{{commonscat|Chari|Chari River|position=left}} |
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* [[Waterway]] |
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==References== |
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{{Coord|12.9094|N|14.565|E|source:kolossus-dewiki|display=title}} |
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[[Category:Chari River| ]] |
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[[Category:International rivers of Africa]] |
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{{Rivers of Cameroon}} |
{{Rivers of Cameroon}} |
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{{Rivers of the Central African Republic}} |
{{Rivers of the Central African Republic}} |
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[[Category:Chari River| ]] |
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[[Category:Rivers of Cameroon]] |
[[Category:Rivers of Cameroon]] |
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[[Category:Rivers of the Central African Republic]] |
[[Category:Rivers of the Central African Republic]] |
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[[Category:Lake Chad]] |
[[Category:Lake Chad]] |
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[[Category:Cameroon–Chad border]] |
[[Category:Cameroon–Chad border]] |
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Latest revision as of 14:35, 9 October 2024
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| Chari | |
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 Map showing the Chari River drainage basin. | |
| Location | |
| Countries | Central African Republic, Chad, Cameroon |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | Bamingui |
| • location | Mbolo, Central African Republic |
| • coordinates | 7°22′55″N 20°57′47″E / 7.382°N 20.963°E |
| • elevation | 549 m (1,801 ft) |
| 2nd source | Gribingui |
| • location | Mbrès, Central African Republic |
| • coordinates | 6°40′23″N 19°49′55″E / 6.673°N 19.832°E |
| • elevation | 631 m (2,070 ft) |
| Mouth | Lake Chad |
• location | Kinziyakeu, Cameroon |
• coordinates | 12°58′41″N 14°30′43″E / 12.978°N 14.512°E |
• elevation | 281 m (922 ft) |
| Length | 1,400 km (870 mi) |
| Basin size | 548,747 km2 (211,872 sq mi) |
| Discharge | |
| • location | N'djamena |
| • average | 1059 m3/s[1] |
| • minimum | 8 m3/s[1] |
| • maximum | 4846 m3/s[1] |
| Basin features | |
| Tributaries | |
| • left | Logone River |
The Chari River, or Shari River, is a 1,400 kilometres (870 mi) long river, flowing in Central Africa. It is Lake Chad's main source of water.[2]
Geography
[edit]The Chari River flows from the Central African Republic through Chad into Lake Chad, following the Cameroon border from N'Djamena, where it is joined by its western and principal tributary, the Logone River.
It provides 90 percent of the water flowing into Lake Chad. The watershed of the river covers 548,747 square kilometres (211,872 sq mi). The principal tributary is the Logone River, while minor tributaries include the Bahr Salamat, Bahr Sah, Bahr Aouk and Bahr Kéita.
Much of Chad's population, including Sarh and the capital N'Djamena, is concentrated around it.
As of 2016, Chad remains one of four countries where Guinea worm disease remains endemic. The majority of remaining cases are concentrated around the Chari River.
The river supports an important local fishing industry. One of the most highly prized local fish is the Nile perch.
Since the 1960s, there have been proposals to divert water from the Ubangi River to the Chari to revitalize Lake Chad, which would constitute a reversal of the capture of the upper Ubangi from the Chari by the Congo that is believed to have occurred in the early Pleistocene.[3]
History
[edit]The Sao people are said to have lived by this river.[4]
The Chari River basin has been populated by diverse speakers of the Chadic languages, Adamawa languages, Ubangian languages, Bongo-Bagirmi languages.
See also
[edit]- Oubangui-Chari
- Chari–Baguirmi Region
- Moyen-Chari Region
- Chari–Nile languages
- Chari River topics
- Lake Chad topics
- Lake Chad replenishment project
- Waterway
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "GRDC station information for Njamena (Fort Lamy)".
- ^ "Chari River | river, Africa". Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved 2017-06-06.
- ^ See Cooper, John E. and Hull, Gordon; Gorilla Pathology and Health: With a Catalogue of Preserved Materials, p. 371 ISBN 9780128020395
- ^ Li, Ying; Trillo, E. A.; Murr, L. E. (2000). "Friction-stir welding of aluminum alloy 2024 to silver". Journal of Materials Science Letters. 19 (12): 1047–1051. doi:10.1023/a:1006795221194. ISSN 0261-8028. S2CID 135070501.[failed verification]
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