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The Salaca (Estonian: Salatsi jõgi) is a river in northern Latvia.[1] It flows from Lake Burtnieks in Vidzeme, 90 km, to the Gulf of Riga. The river flows through three towns, Mazsalaca, Staicele and Salacgrīva. The riverbanks feature Devonian red sandstone cliffs, and many caves and rapids as well. The river gives its name to a dialect of Livonian (Salaca Livonian[2]) spoken on its upper banks into the 19th century, which is today extinct.
| Salaca | |
|---|---|
 Angels' Cave, Salaca | |
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| Location | |
| Countries | |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Lake Burtnieks |
| • elevation | 42 m (138 ft) |
| Mouth | |
• location | Gulf of Riga, Baltic Sea |
| Length | 95 km (59 mi) |
| Basin size | 3,421 km2 (1,321 sq mi) (Latvia 3,239 km2 or 1,251 sq mi) |
| Discharge | |
| • average | 1.06 km3/a (34 m3/s; 1,190 cu ft/s) |
References
edit- ^ "Salaca (Fluss) - EEO". eeo.aau.at. Retrieved 19 January 2022.
- ^ Dialect: Salaca Livonian , Glottolog
External links
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