Šalčia

The Šalčia (Belarusian: Шальча, romanized: Shalcha) is a river in Lithuania. It originates in a region located to the east of Šalčininkai and runs for 76 km before flowing into the Merkys near Valkininkai.

Šalčia
Šalčia in Šalčininkai
Location
CountryLithuania and Belarus
Physical characteristics
Source 
  locationŠalčininkai district
MouthMerkys
  coordinates
54°20′44″N 24°49′57″E
Length76 km (47 mi)
Basin size749 km2 (289 sq mi)
Discharge 
  average5.72 m3/s (202 cu ft/s)
Basin features
ProgressionMerkysNemanBaltic Sea


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