Zeta (river)

Zeta
Carev Most over Zeta near Nikšić town
Country	Montenegro
Physical characteristics
River mouth	Morača 42°27′52″N 19°15′40″E / 42.46444°N 19.26111°E / 42.46444; 19.26111Coordinates: 42°27′52″N 19°15′40″E / 42.46444°N 19.26111°E / 42.46444; 19.26111
Length	65 km (40 mi)
Basin features
Progression	Morača→ Bojana→ Adriatic Sea
Basin size	1,597 km2 (617 sq mi)

Zeta (Cyrillic: Зета, pronounced [zêta]) is a river in Montenegro. Its source is under the mountain Vojnik, and flows eastwards for 65 km (40 mi) until it flows into the river Morača just north of Podgorica. Its drainage basin area is 1,597 km² (617 sq mi).^[1]

Geography

One theory is that the name "Zeta" derives from an early greek "Zenta", later romanized in "Senta".

The Zeta River is the most significant tributary of the Morača river. The Perućica hydroelectric power plant near Nikšić (307 MW, 970 GWh) uses the waters of the Zeta River to generate power. After that, the river meanders through the Bjelopavlići Valley, until it empties into the Morača a few miles north of Podgorica.

Historical monumental Carev Most exists over Zeta to the south of Nikšić town, and the ancient castle of Pandurica is situated nearby.

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