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Branco River of Venezuela is also known as Rio Branco in Portuguese. Branco River of Venezuela originates just above the Boa Vista at the junction of the Rio Uraricoera, which rises in the Serra Parima on the border of Venezuela, and the Rio Takutu, which flows from the Serra Pakaraima on the border of Guyana. Rio Branco river in Venezuela flows through the south west part of Venezuela and covers a stretch of 775 kilometers prior to joining the Negro river. Branco river is one the significant Venezuela rivers as well as Brazil rivers, as it also flows through Brazil.
The topography of upper Branco is markedly different from the topography of the lower course of the river. The general direction of the river veers from south to southwesterly direction. The upper course of Branco is very ragged as there are a number of rapids that break its course. However, the river takes a more tranquil form in the lower part of its course, making navigation possible. The water level of Branco can vary extensively from the dry season to the wet. The dry season sees the river running at much below its average water level. So much so, that the navigation between Boa Vista and the Negro river becomes extremely difficult during the dry season.
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