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Mūša

River in Lithuania and Latvia From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The Mūša (Latvian: Mūsa; German: Muhsse) is a river in Northern Lithuania and Southern Latvia (Zemgale region). At its confluence with the river Nemunėlis (Latvian: Mēmele) in Latvia, near the city of Bauska, the river Lielupė is formed. The river is 164 kilometres (102 mi) long, with 146 kilometres (91 mi) in Lithuania and 18 kilometres (11 mi) in Latvia.

Mūša in Pasvalys district, Lithuania
Pedestrian bridge over Mūsa in Bauska
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Location
CountryLithuania and Latvia
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • locationJoniškis district
MouthLielupe
 • location
Bauska
 • coordinates
56°24′10″N 24°9′34″E
Length164 km (102 mi)
Basin size
5,318 km2 (2,053 sq mi)
Basin features
ProgressionLielupe→ Baltic Sea
Tributaries 
 • rightKruoja, Lėvuo, Pyvesa, Tatula
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