Zhizdra (river)
The Zhizdra (Russian: Жиздра) is a river in Kaluga Oblast in Russia, Oka's left tributary. The length of the river is 223 kilometres (139 mi). The area of its basin is 9,170 square kilometres (3,540 sq mi).[1] The Zhizdra freezes up in late November and stays icebound until early April. Its main tributaries are the Resseta, Vytebet, and Seryona. The towns of Kozelsk and Zhizdra are located on the shores of the Zhizdra. The name is of Baltic origin (cf. Lithuanian žizdras 'thick sand, gravel').
| Zhizdra | |
|---|---|
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| Native name | Жиздра |
| Location | |
| Country | Russia |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Mouth | Oka |
• coordinates | 54°14′09″N 36°11′38″E |
| Length | 223 km (139 mi) |
| Basin size | 9,170 km2 (3,540 sq mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Oka→ Volga→ Caspian Sea |
The lower course of the Zhizdra is located in Ugra National Park.[2]
References
- «Река ЖИЗДРА», Russian State Water Registry
- "Общие сведения о парке" (in Russian). Ugra National Park. Retrieved 31 December 2015.
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