Litani River (South America)
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The Litani or Itany is a river which forms part of the boundary between Suriname
and French Guiana
. It is a tributary of the Maroni River
. The boundary is disputed, with Suriname also claiming land to the east of the river.
Suriname
Suriname , officially the Republic of Suriname , is a country in northern South America. It borders French Guiana to the east, Guyana to the west, Brazil to the south, and on the north by the Atlantic Ocean. Suriname was a former colony of the British and of the Dutch, and was previously known as...
and French Guiana
French Guiana
French Guiana is an overseas region of France, consisting of a single overseas department located on the northern Atlantic coast of South America. It has borders with two nations, Brazil to the east and south, and Suriname to the west...
. It is a tributary of the Maroni River
Maroni River
The Maroni or Marowijne is a river in South America. It originates in the Tumuk Humak Mountains and forms the border between French Guiana and Suriname...
. The boundary is disputed, with Suriname also claiming land to the east of the river.