Lusatian Neisse facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Lusatian Neisse |
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 Nysa near Skerbersdorf, Krauschwitz municipality
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| Countries | Czech Republic, Poland, Germany |
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| Source | Jizera Mountains |
| - location | Nová Ves nad Nisou, Liberec Region, Czech Republic |
| - elevation | 655 m (2,149 ft) |
| - coordinates | 50°43′47″N 15°13′44″E / 50.72972°N 15.22889°E |
| Mouth | Oder |
| - location | Neißemünde, Brandenburg, Germany |
| - elevation | 32 m (105 ft) |
| - coordinates | 52°4′11″N 14°45′20″E / 52.06972°N 14.75556°E |
| Length | 252 km (157 mi) |
| Basin | 4,297 km² (1,659 sq mi) |
| Discharge | |
| - average | 30 m³/s (1,059 cu ft/s) |
The Lusatian Neisse is an important river in Central Europe. It flows through three countries: the Czech Republic, Germany, and Poland. In the Czech Republic, it's called Lužická Nisa. In Germany, it's known as Lausitzer Neiße, and in Poland, it's Nysa Łużycka. This river is famous for being part of the Oder-Neisse line, which is a border between Germany and Poland.
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Where Does the Lusatian Neisse Start?
The Lusatian Neisse river begins its journey in the beautiful Jizera Mountains. This area is located in the Liberec Region of the Czech Republic. The exact spot where the river starts is near a place called Nová Ves nad Nisou. Here, the river is about 655 meters (2,149 feet) above sea level.
Where Does the River End?
After flowing for a long distance, the Lusatian Neisse river eventually joins another big river. It flows into the Oder River near a town called Neißemünde in Brandenburg, Germany. At this point, the river is much lower, only about 32 meters (105 feet) above sea level.
How Long is the Lusatian Neisse?
The Lusatian Neisse is about 252 kilometers (157 miles) long. That's a pretty long distance for a river! It collects water from a large area called a watershed, which covers about 4,297 square kilometers (1,659 square miles). This means many smaller streams and rivers feed into the Neisse.
The River as a Border
One of the most important things about the Lusatian Neisse is its role as a border. For much of its length, it forms part of the Oder-Neisse line. This line is the international border between Germany and Poland. This means that if you stand on one side of the river, you are in Germany, and on the other side, you are in Poland! This border was set after World War II.
Images for kids
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The Neisse river near village Ratzdorf (Germany) at the confluence in the Oder river. View to Poland. Up front the Neiße river.
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The Neisse river near village Ratzdorf (Germany) at the confluence in the Oder river. View to Poland.
See also
In Spanish: Neisse para niños
