Õhne
The Õhne (also known as Suislepa and Hoomuli River; Latvian: Omuļupe) is a 94 km (58 mi) long river in southern Estonia. Its source is Veisjärv Lake and mouth Võrtsjärv Lake, it also flows some kilometres in Latvia.[1] The basin area of Õhne is 573 km².[2] The towns of Tõrva, Vooru and Suislepa are situated on the Õhne River.
| Õhne | |
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| Location | |
| Country | Estonia, Latvia |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | Veisjärv Lake |
| • coordinates | 58°4′57.99″N 25°45′41.19″E |
| • elevation | 62 m (203 ft) |
| Mouth | Lake Võrtsjärv |
• coordinates | 58°11′37.45″N 26°1′11.62″E |
| Length | 94 km (58 mi) |
| Basin size | 573 km2 (221 sq mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Lake Võrtsjärv→ Emajõgi→ Lake Peipus→ Narva→ Gulf of Finland |
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References
- "Õhne jõgi" (in Estonian). Suislepa. Retrieved 15 January 2010.
- "Õhne jõgi vajab korrastamist" (in Estonian). Valgamaalane. Retrieved 15 January 2010.
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