The Biá River () is a river of
Amazonas state in north-western
Brazil
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. It is a
tributary
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of the
Jutaí River.
The
Cujubim Sustainable Development Reserve, established in 2003, lies on either side of the river in the municipality of
Jutaí.
It is the largest conservation unit in Amazonas and the largest sustainable development reserve in the world.
See also
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List of rivers of Amazonas
References
Sources
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Rivers of Amazonas (Brazilian state)
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