| Coesewijne River | |
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The Coesewijne River is a blackwater river in Suriname.[1] It is a tributary of the Coppename River and flows into the Coppename south of Boskamp. The river has its source in the .[2]
The northern part of the river flows through an agricultural area. Further south, the Coesewijne flows through marshes, seasonally flooded grassland, and swamp forests.[3] The Coesewijne is a meandering river which twists and turns through the landscape.
The Coesewijne is a popular fishing river.[4] During the dry season the creeks and swamps in the area start to dry up, resulting in an abundance of fish in the river.[5]
The river is home to a large population of caimans, giant otters and manatees. The upper course of the river has been protected as the Boven Coesewijne Nature Reserve since 1986.[1]