Crna River (Željeznica)
Crna River (Bosnian: Crna rijeka / Црна ријека, "Black River") is a right-hand tributary of the Željeznica, which is a tributary of the Bosna River, in Bosnia, Bosnia and Herzegovina. It springs between the slopes of Jahorina and Trebević. It arises from two streams: Duboki Creek (Duboki potok / Дубоки поток, "Deep Creek") and an unnamed one, both at an elevation of around 1320 m.
| Crna River | |
|---|---|
| Native name | Црна ријека (Bosnian) |
| Location | |
| Country | Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Slopes between Jahorina and Trebević |
| • elevation | 1,320 m (4,330 ft) |
| Mouth | |
• location | Željeznica |
• coordinates | 43°41′02″N 18°26′51″E |
| Length | 10 km (6.2 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Željeznica→ Bosna→ Sava→ Danube→ Black Sea |
The water of the river is very clean, so that its utilization is planned in order to supply Sarajevo with drinking water by constructing a dam and a plant and connection to the water supply network.
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