Leitha
The Leitha (German: [ˈlaɪtaː] ⓘ; Hungarian: Lajta or Lajtha, formerly Sár(-víz); Slovene: Litva; Czech and Slovak: Litava) is a river in Austria and Hungary, a right tributary of the Danube. It is 120.8 km (75.1 mi) long (168.5 km (104.7 mi) including its source river Schwarza). Its basin area is 2,138 km2 (825 sq mi).
| Leitha Lajta | |
|---|---|
The Leitha near Kleinwolkersdorf | |
| Location | |
| Countries | Austria and Hungary |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Lanzenkirchen, southern Vienna Basin |
| • coordinates | 47°44′11″N 16°13′49″E |
| Mouth | |
• location | Danube near Mosonmagyaróvár |
• coordinates | 47°52′8″N 17°17′17″E |
| Length | 120.8 km (75.1 mi) |
| Basin size | 2,138 km2 (825 sq mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Danube→ Black Sea |
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