Obel River
River in Eritrea
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The Obel River[1] (or Ubel River[2]) is a right tributary of the Mareb (Gash) river.[1][3] The latter watercourse forms part of the border between Eritrea and Ethiopia, with its headwaters in the Eritrean Highlands.
| Obel River Ubel River | |
|---|---|
Viaduct over the Obel River | |
 Map of the Atbarah River Basin | |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Mouth | Mereb River |
• coordinates | 14°40′13″N 38°15′57″E |
• elevation | 1,038 m (3,406 ft) |
| Basin size | 2,750 km2 (1,060 sq mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Mareb → Atbarah → Nile → Mediterranean Sea |
According to Ministry of Information of Eritrea, there are big farms around Obel River's banks where fruits and vegetables are grown.[2]