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 | |
| Country | Lithuania and Belarus |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Grodno Region |
| Mouth | Merkys |
• coordinates | 54°09′50″N 24°20′11″E |
| Length | 84 km (52 mi) |
| Basin size | 753 km2 (291 sq mi) |
| Discharge | |
| • average | 5.58 m3/s (197 cu ft/s) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Merkys→ Neman→ Baltic 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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