Ūla

The Ūla (Belarusian: Ула) is a river in Dzūkija National Park in southern Lithuania and northern Belarus.

Ūla
A bend in the river Ūla
Location
CountryLithuania and Belarus
Physical characteristics
Source 
  locationGrodno Region
MouthMerkys
  coordinates
54°09′50″N 24°20′11″E
Length84 km (52 mi)
Basin size753 km2 (291 sq mi)
Discharge 
  average5.58 m3/s (197 cu ft/s)
Basin features
ProgressionMerkysNemanBaltic Sea

Its total length is 84 km. The Ūla flows into the Merkys.

The river is mostly shallow, with colorful water foliage flowing near the surface. It has numerous bends, rocks and steep, sandy shores. The Ūla is considered one of the most beautiful rivers in Lithuania and is a popular, albeit a somewhat difficult, canoeing destination.


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