Fun facts about São Francisco
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The São Francisco River is named for Saint Francis of Assisi, discovered by Europeans on his feast day.
São Francisco
Brazil
The São Francisco River, known in English as the San Francisco River, is a large river in Brazil. With a length of 2,914 kilometres (1,811 mi), it is the longest river that runs entirely in Brazilian territory, and the fourth longest in South America and overall in Brazil.
From the “Names” section
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The river is known by the nickname 'Velho Chico,' which translates to 'Old Frank.'
São Francisco
Brazil
The São Francisco River, known in English as the San Francisco River, is a large river in Brazil. With a length of 2,914 kilometres (1,811 mi), it is the longest river that runs entirely in Brazilian territory, and the fourth longest in South America and overall in Brazil.
From the “Names” section
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The São Francisco River basin is home to speakers of several languages, including extinct ones like Tuxá and Natú.
São Francisco
Brazil
The São Francisco River, known in English as the San Francisco River, is a large river in Brazil. With a length of 2,914 kilometres (1,811 mi), it is the longest river that runs entirely in Brazilian territory, and the fourth longest in South America and overall in Brazil.
From the “History” section
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The São Francisco River is naturally navigable year-round for a distance of 1,371 kilometers.
São Francisco
Brazil
The São Francisco River, known in English as the San Francisco River, is a large river in Brazil. With a length of 2,914 kilometres (1,811 mi), it is the longest river that runs entirely in Brazilian territory, and the fourth longest in South America and overall in Brazil.
From the “Navigability” section
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The Sobradinho reservoir is one of the largest artificial lakes in the world, covering an area of 4,214 square kilometers.
São Francisco
Brazil
The São Francisco River, known in English as the San Francisco River, is a large river in Brazil. With a length of 2,914 kilometres (1,811 mi), it is the longest river that runs entirely in Brazilian territory, and the fourth longest in South America and overall in Brazil.
From the “Hydroelectric dams” section
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Photo: Cleferson Comarela · CC BY-SA 3.0