Benue

[ bey-nwey ]

noun

1. a river in W Africa, flowing Wfrom Cameroon to the Niger River in Nigeria. 870 miles (1,400 km).

Benue

/ ˈbɛnʊˌeɪ /

noun

1. a state of SE Nigeria. Capital: Makurdi. Pop: 4 219 244 (2006). Area: 34 059 sq km (13 150 sq miles)
2. a river in W Africa, rising in N Cameroon and flowing west across Nigeria: chief tributary of the River Niger. Length: 1400 km (870 miles)

Example Sentences

Their most southerly emirate is Adamawa, the country on both sides of the upper Benue.

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In the south limestone is found near Gujba and also along the Gongola tributary of the Benue.

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Water communication with the Benue and Niger has been opened through the Gongola river.

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In 1830 Lander traced a large part of the course of the Niger downward to its mouth, discovering its tributary the Benue.

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Flegel, despite a severe illness, ascended the Benue to Yola, but was unable to accomplish his mission.

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