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The Rhine is one of four major rivers taking their source in the Gotthard region, along with the Ticino (drainage basin of the Po), Rhône and Reuss (Rhine basin). The Witenwasserenstock is the triple watershed between the Rhine, Rhône and Po.
Rhine River, river and waterway of western Europe, culturally and historically one of the great rivers of the continent and among the most important arteries of industrial transport in the world. It flows from two small headways in the Alps of east-central Switzerland north and west to the North Sea, into which it drains through the Netherlands.
The Rhine River is Europe’s 12th longest river and the longest in Western and Central Europe, covering a distance of 1,230 kilometers from its source in Switzerland to its mouth in the Netherlands. It discharges an average of 2,900 cubic meters of water per second and a maximum of 13,000 cubic meters per second.
Discover the enchanting beauty of the Rhine River, one of Europe’s most picturesque waterways. Winding through Germany, France, Austria, Switzerland, and the Netherlands, the Rhine boasts a stunning array of landscapes, from fairytale castles perched on hillsides to charming medieval villages and lush vineyards.
Rhine River - Europe, Tributaries, Navigation: The effects of rivers on the regions through which they flow tend to alternate between trends toward unifying the regions culturally and politically and making a political boundary of the river. Of this phenomenon the Rhine is a classic example.
Rhine River, German Rhein, River, western Europe. Rising in the Swiss Alps, it flows north and west through western Germany to drain through the delta region of the Netherlands into the North Sea.
The Rhine River is one of the major rivers of Europe with its length of 1 230 km (760 mi). The river has also a very important role in the European economy. It is located in the center of the European Megalopolis (also known as the Blue Banana) and it is a very important artery transport.
Physically and culturally, the Rhine River has played a major role in shaping European history. It is also the busiest waterway in Europe. From its source high in the Swiss Alps, the Rhine is about 765 miles (1,230 kilometers) long.
The Rhine turns west and enters the Netherlands, where, together with the rivers Meuse and Scheldt, it forms the extensive Rhine-Meuse-Scheldt delta, with 25,347 km² (9,787 sq mi) the largest river delta in Europe.
The Rhine River (German: Rhein, French: Rhin, Dutch: Rijn) is 1,230 kilometres (760 mi) long. Its name comes from the Celtic word " renos ", which means 'raging flow'. The Rhine is an important waterway. 883 kilometres (549 mi) can be used by ships, and boats can go to the Black Sea using the Rhine-Main-Danube Canal.