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mag·dale·na riv·er

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. Magdalena, Magdalena Rivernoun

    a river that rises in the Andes mountains in southwestern Colombia and flows generally northward to empty into the Caribbean Sea at Barranquilla

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  1. Magdalena River

    The Magdalena River (Spanish: Río Magdalena, Spanish pronunciation: [ˈri.o maɣðaˈlena]; less commonly Rio Grande de la Magdalena) is the main river of Colombia, flowing northward about 1,528 kilometres (949 mi) through the western half of the country. It takes its name from the biblical figure Mary Magdalene. It is navigable through much of its lower reaches, in spite of the shifting sand bars at the mouth of its delta, as far as Honda, at the downstream base of its rapids. It flows through the Magdalena River Valley. Its drainage basin covers a surface of 273,000 square kilometres (105,000 sq mi), which is 24% of the country's area and where 66% of its population lives.

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  1. magdalena river

    The Magdalena River is one of the principal rivers in Colombia, South America. It originates in the south of the country and flows approximately 1,540 kilometers northwards, emptying into the Caribbean Sea. It is navigable through much of its length and its valley is home to a substantial part of Colombia's population. It also serves as the main transportation route for goods and people in Colombia.

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  1. Magdalena River

    The Magdalena River is the principal river of Colombia, flowing northward about 1,528 kilometres through the western half of the country. It takes its name from the biblical figure Mary Magdalene. It is navigable through much of its lower reaches, in spite of the shifting sand bars at the mouth of its delta, as far as Honda, at the downstream base of its rapids. It flows through the Magdalena River Valley. Its drainage basin covers a surface of 27.3 million hectares, which is 24% of the country's area and where 66% of its population lives. Also 86% of Colombia's gross domestic product is generated there.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of magdalena river in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of magdalena river in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

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  1. Carlos Nunez:

    The Magdalena River will transform Colombia, it's our salvation.

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