Ūla

Ūla
A bend in the river Ūla
Country Lithuania and Belarus
Physical characteristics
Main source Grodno Region
River mouth Merkys
Length 84 km (52 mi)
Discharge
  • Average rate:
    5.58 m3/s (197 cu ft/s)
Basin features
Basin size 753 km2 (291 sq mi)

The Ūla (Belarusian: Ула) is a river in Dzūkija National Park in southern Lithuania and northern Belarus.

Its total length is 84 km. The Ūla flows into the Merkys.

The river is mostly shallow, with colorful water foliage flowing near the surface. It has numerous bends, rocks and steep, sandy shores. The Ūla is considered one of the most beautiful rivers in Lithuania and is a popular, albeit a somewhat difficult, canoeing destination.

Coordinates: 54°09′50″N 24°20′11″E / 54.16389°N 24.33639°E / 54.16389; 24.33639


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