List of rivers of Cuba facts for kids
Cuba is a beautiful island nation in the Caribbean Sea. It has many rivers that flow from its mountains and hills down to the coast. These rivers are important for the island's environment, wildlife, and people. They provide water for farming, homes, and are home to many different plants and animals. This article lists some of Cuba's main rivers, organized by which coast they reach.
North Coast Rivers
The rivers on Cuba's north coast flow into the Atlantic Ocean. They often start in the central parts of the island and make their way north.
- Mantua River
- Jaimanitas River
- Quibú River
- Almendares River
- Luyanó River
- Cojímar River
- Bacuranao River
- Tarará River
- Yumurí River
- Cormir River
- Río de la Palma
- Sagua la Grande River
- Sagua la Chica River
- Río Jatibonico del Norte
- Caonao River
- Máximo River
- Saramaguacán River
- Mayarí River
- Toa River
- Macaguanigua River
South Coast Rivers
The rivers on Cuba's south coast flow into the Caribbean Sea. These rivers are also vital for the island's ecosystems and communities.
- Cuyaguateje River (also known as Guane River)
- Guamá River
- San Diego River
- Ariguanabo River
- Mayabeque River
- Hanabana River (also known as Amarillas River)
- Damují River (also known as Rodas River)
- Agabama River (also known as Manatí River)
- Arimao River
- Zaza River
- Río Jatibonico del Sur
- Jiquí River
- Tínima River
- San Pedro River
- Najasa River (also known as San Juan de Najasa River)
- Tana River
- Vicana River
- Sevilla River
- Jobabo River
- Cauto River
- Buey River
- Guantánamo River
- Jaibo River
- Guaso River
See also
In Spanish: Anexo:Ríos de Cuba para niños
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