San (river) facts for kids
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San River, Sanok, 2005
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San River in Vistula watershed
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| Country | Poland (457 km), Ukraine (1 km) |
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| Main source | Uzhok pass Piniashkovy Mount, Bukovec Mountains, Ukraine 900 m (3,000 ft) 49°00′19″N 22°52′43″E / 49.00528°N 22.87861°E |
| River mouth | Vistula River Dąbrówka Pniowska, Sandomierz Basin, Poland 50°44′15″N 21°50′43″E / 50.73750°N 21.84528°E |
| Length | 458 km (285 mi), S → N |
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| River system | Vistula River |
| Basin size | 16,877 km2 (6,516 sq mi) |
| Progression | Vistula→ Baltic Sea |
The San River is a long river in southeastern Poland and western Ukraine. It flows into the Vistula River, which is a very important river in Poland. The San River is about 458 kilometers (285 miles) long, making it the 6th longest river in Poland. Its basin, which is the area of land that drains into the river, covers about 16,877 square kilometers (6,516 square miles). Most of this area, about 14,426 square kilometers, is in Poland.
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What's in a Name?
The name San has a cool history! In very old languages, called proto-Indo-European languages, San meant "speed" or "rapid stream." This makes sense for a river that flows quickly. In Celtic languages, another old group of languages, San simply meant "river." So, its name has always been connected to its watery nature!
Where the San River Flows
The San River starts high up in the Carpathian Mountains. It begins near a village called Sianky, at an elevation of 900 meters (about 2,950 feet). This spot is right on the border between Poland and Ukraine.
For about its first 50 kilometers (31 miles), the San River actually forms the border between these two countries. It's like a natural line dividing them!
Lake Solina: A Big Dam on the San
One of the most interesting features of the San River is Lake Solina. This is Poland's largest artificial lake. It was created by building a huge dam across the San River near the town of Lesko. This dam helps control the river's water and also creates a beautiful lake for people to enjoy.
Images for kids
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Monument erected at the spring of San river, on Ukrainian-Polish border.
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Leakage from the Lake Solina
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Midsummer fire (Sobótka) at San river
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See also
In Spanish: Río San para niños
