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Fun fact 3 about Tocantins

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The Tocantins River separates two moist forests ecoregions, acting as a barrier to the dispersal of flora and fauna.

Tocantins
Brazil
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Tocantins

Brazil

Length
2,640 km
Mouth
Atlantic Ocean
Countries
Brazil
24th longest river in the world

The Tocantins River is a river in Brazil, the central fluvial artery of the country. In the Tupi language, its name means "toucan's beak". It runs from south to north for about 2,450 km (1,520 mi).

From the “Fauna” section

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Photo: Flávio André/MTur Destinos · Attribution