Litani (Maroni tributary)
River in Suriname and French Guiana
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The Litani or Itany is a river which forms part of the boundary between Suriname and French Guiana. It is a tributary, or the upper course, of the Maroni. The boundary is disputed, with Suriname also claiming land to the east of the river.[1]
| Litani Itany | |
|---|---|
Litani River | |
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| Location | |
| Countries | Suriname and French Guiana |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • coordinates | 2.5314°N 54.8646°W |
| Mouth | Lawa |
• coordinates | 3.2997°N 54.0662°W |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Lawa→ Maroni→ Atlantic Ocean |
The Litani river flows in the Lawa near Antécume-Pata, and is fed from the Loë and Ulemari creeks.[2] The river was first explored in 1950 by A. Franssen Herderschee into the Tumuk Humak Mountains.[3] The total length of Litani, Lawa and Maroni is 612 km (380 mi).[4]