What's The Smallest River In Europe
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The Ombla River in Croatia is the smallest river in Europe, measuring only about 30 meters long.
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It emerges from a karst spring near Dubrovnik before flowing into the Adriatic Sea.
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Despite its short length, it's a major source of fresh drinking water for Dubrovnik, with a substantial water flow.
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In ancient times, the river was called Arion and was named after a musician who was rescued from it.
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The area around the river and the Ombla itself is under strict protection and constitutes a close surveillance zone.
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The area is very important for biodiversity preservation and represents one of Croatia's richer regions of cave fauna.
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With a minimal elevation drop of just over 2 meters, the Ombla discharges an average of 24.1 cubic meters of water per second.
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The river's drainage basin covers 600 square kilometers and primarily involves groundwater flow.
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