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Metnitz (river)

Coordinates: 46°53′27″N 14°26′21″E / 46.8908°N 14.4391°E / 46.8908; 14.4391
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Metnitz
Map
Location
CountryAustria
StateCarinthia
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • locationnear the Flattnitz Pass
 • coordinates46°56′33″N 14°03′11″E / 46.9425°N 14.0530°E / 46.9425; 14.0530
Mouth 
 • location
north of Althofen into the Gurk
 • coordinates
46°53′27″N 14°26′21″E / 46.8908°N 14.4391°E / 46.8908; 14.4391
Basin size471 km2 (182 sq mi)
Basin features
ProgressionGurkDravaDanubeBlack Sea

Metnitz is a river of Carinthia, Austria. The Metnitz springs near the Flattnitz Pass.[1] It is a left tributary of the Gurk north of Althofen.[2] Its drainage basin is 471 km2 (182 sq mi).[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Metnitz source" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 19 January 2020.
  2. ^ "Metnitz mouth" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 19 January 2020.
  3. ^ "Flächenverzeichnis der Flussgebiete: Draugebiet" (PDF). Beiträge zur Hydrografie Österreichs Heft 59. October 2011. p. 81.