Koulountou River Explained

Koulountou River
Map:Gambiarivermap.png
Mapframe:yes
Mapframe-Zoom:6
Subdivision Type1:Countries
Length Km:1120
Length Ref:[1]
Source1:Fouta Djallon
Mouth:Atlantic Ocean
Mouth Location:Banjul
Mouth Coordinates:13.25°N -13.6167°W

The Koulountou River (French: Rivière Koulountou) is a river in Senegal and Guinea. It is a tributary of the Gambia River.[2]

The river's source is the Fouta Djallon plateau in northern Guinea. For most of its course, the river flows through southern Senegal.

Settlements on the river include Nadjaf Al Ashraf in Vélingara Department, Senegal.[3]

References

  1. Encyclopedia: Gambia River . . 30 October 2016.
  2. Koulountou
  3. http://www.shiafrica.com/archive/91/Le-chiisme-au-S%C3%A9n%C3%A9gal-Mozdahir Le chiisme au Sénégal Mozdahir