são francisco river

English - English

Definition of são francisco river in English English dictionary

River, eastern Brazil. The largest river wholly within Brazil, it flows north and east across the great Central Plateau for about 1,811 mi (2,914 km) to its mouth on the Atlantic Ocean. The upper river valley is an area of thorny forest vegetation; the climate of the river basin is dry and hot. The fish of the river are an important food source. Hydroelectric dams harness the river and provide power throughout northeastern Brazil

Hyphenation

são Fran·cis·co ri·ver

Turkish pronunciation

sau fränsîskō rîvır

Pronunciation

/ˈsou franˈsəskō ˈrəvər/ /ˈsaʊ frænˈsɪskoʊ ˈrɪvɜr/