Jūra
The Jūra is a river in Lithuania and a right tributary of the Nemunas (Neman). It mostly follows a meandering and natural course, although two concrete dams of hydroelectric power plants prevent paddling, as do dense vegetation in its upper reaches and large stones.
| Jūra | |
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.png.webp) Map with the Jūra river highlighted | |
| Location | |
| Country | Lithuania |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Žemaičių Highlands |
| Mouth | Neman |
• coordinates | 55.0485°N 22.1343°E |
| Length | 177 km (110 mi) |
| Basin size | 3,994 km2 (1,542 sq mi) |
| Discharge | |
| • average | 41.8 m3/s (1,480 cu ft/s) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Neman→ Baltic Sea |
The river's name comes from the Lithuanian word jūra, which means "sea". Towns on the Jūra include Tauragė, Rietavas, Kvėdarna, and Pajūris.
Jūra near Pajūris
Tributary rivers
- left - Aitra, Lokysta, Akmena, Šunija, Šešuvis.
- right - Letausas, Šlaunis.
Tributaries of the Neman River | ||
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| Main tributaries of the left bank |
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| Main tributaries of the right bank | ||
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