Gabú

region, Guinea-Bissau
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Gabú, region located in northeastern Guinea-Bissau. The Corubal River flows east-west through the southern half of Gabú, while the Colufe River flows east-west through the centre and empties into the Gêba River. The Gêba River in turn forms the northwestern border with the neighbouring region of Bafatá. The Gabú Plateau, with an elevation of some 300–500 feet (90–150 metres), extends north of the Corubal River to the border with Senegal. South of the Corubal River are the Boé Hills, which give rise in neighbouring Guinea to the Fouta Djallon and are rich in bauxite and iron-ore deposits. In the northern ...(100 of 189 words)