Berbice River

The Berbice River /bərˈbs/, located in eastern Guyana, is one of the country's major rivers. It rises in the highlands of the Rupununi region and flows northward for 595 kilometres (370 mi) through dense forests to the coastal plain. The river's tidal limit is between 160 and 320 km (99–199 mi) from the sea.

Berbice River
Berbice River
Location of mouth
Location
CountryGuyana
Physical characteristics
SourceRupununi Region
MouthAtlantic Ocean
  location
Crab Island
  coordinates
6°17′N 57°32′W.
Length595 km (370 mi)
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