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Paru River
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Paru River

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Paru River, river, northern Brazil, rising on the southern slopes of the Tumuc-Humac Mountains, on the Suriname border, and flowing for about 500 miles (800 km) south-southeastward through Pará state. It empties into the lower Amazon River just above Almeirim. The Paru is navigable for 50 miles (80 km) above its mouth.

This article was most recently revised and updated by Jeff Wallenfeldt.