Vadakste
The topic of Vadakste is widely discussed and has generated great interest in today's society. For decades, Vadakste has been the subject of debate among experts from different disciplines, as well as of interest to the general public. Its relevance is undeniable and its impact extends to various areas of society. Over the years, Vadakste has experienced significant changes that have marked its evolution and its influence in the contemporary world. In this article, we will explore different aspects related to Vadakste, from its origin to its impact today, with the aim of offering a comprehensive and updated vision of this very relevant topic.
| Vadakste | |
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 River is on the Lithuanian-Latvian border. | |
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| Native name |
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| Location | |
| Country |  Latvia  Lithuania |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • coordinates | 56°29′45″N 22°55′43″E / 56.49583°N 22.92861°E |
| • elevation | 43 m (141 ft) |
| Mouth | |
• location | Venta River |
• coordinates | 56°24′43″N 22°13′3″E / 56.41194°N 22.21750°E |
| Length | 82.2 km (51.1 mi) |
| Basin size | 1,230 km2 (470 sq mi) |
| Discharge | |
| • average | 95 m3/s (3,400 cu ft/s) |
| Basin features | |
| Tributaries | |
| • left | Mežupe, Agluona, Ašva |
| • right | Līgotne, Avīkne, Benaišu strauts, Burbuļ strauts, Alkšņupe, Ezere River, Suste, Rīku strauts, Pestīle |
The Vadakste (Lithuanian: Vadakstis) is a river in southern Latvia and northern Lithuania. It is a right tributary of the Venta River. The length is 82.2 km (51.1 mi), of which over 55 km (34 mi) follow the Latvia–Lithuania border. The catchment area is 1,230 km2 (470 sq mi).[1] It originates near the city Auce, Latvia. It flows first in a southwest, and then in a westerly direction. It begins to flow along the border between Latvia and Lithuania from the village of Vegeriai. It flows into Venta at 184.2 km (114.5 mi) from its mouth, in the village of Griežė, 2 km (1.2 mi) northwest of Leckava.
The main tributaries: Ašva, Ezere River, Agluona and Avīkne. The average river slope is 73 cm/km.[2]
References
- ^ "Vadakstis, Vadakste (Ventos baseinas, Ventos intakas)". www.upese.lt. Lietuvos upės
- ^ Vadakstis. Tarybų Lietuvos enciklopedija, T. 4 (Simno-Žvorūnė). - Vilnius: Vyriausioji enciklopedijų redakcija, 1988. 404 psl.
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