The Zelvyanka (Belarusian: Зальвянка/Зэльвянка; Russian: Зельвянка; Lithuanian: Zelva) is a river in Belarus, a left tributary of the Neman.[1]
| Zelvyanka | |
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| Location | |
| Country | Belarus |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Belarus |
| Mouth | Neman |
• coordinates | 53°24′09″N 24°32′16″E / 53.4026°N 24.5379°E |
| Length | 170 km (110 mi) |
| Basin size | 1,940 km2 (750 sq mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Neman→ Baltic Sea |
The river originates between the villages of Lidzyany (Лідзяны, Лидяны) and Kulyavichy (Кулявічы, Кулёвичи) in Svislach District and flows through Grodno Region and Brest Region (Vawkavysk District, Pruzhany District, Zelva District and Masty District).[1]
Its tributaries are Shchyba, Ruzhanka, Ivanawka, Sasva, Samarawka, and Yukhnawka.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c d The Blue Book of Belarus (Блакітная кніга Беларусі). - Minsk, Belarusian Encyclopedia Publishers, 1994.