Nida (river)
The Nida pronounced [ˈɲida] is a river in central Poland, a left tributary of the Vistula river, into which it flows near Nowy Korczyn). The Nida has a length of 154 kilometres and a basin area of 3,844 km2. This includes the protected area called Nida Landscape Park.
| Nida | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | Poland |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Mouth | |
• location | Vistula |
• coordinates | 50°17′48″N 20°51′17″E |
| Length | 154 km (96 mi) |
| Basin size | 3,844 km2 (1,484 sq mi) |
| Discharge | |
| • average | 21.1 m3/s (750 cu ft/s) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Vistula→ Baltic Sea |
The Nida itself is made up of two smaller rivers, the White Nida and the Black Nida, which merge in the village of Brzegi (near Checiny). It is a typical lowland river, with little difference in the water level. The valley of the Nida is wide, and covered with meadows. At its narrowest, the river is only 6 m wide, while at its widest spot, the Nida is 79 m across. The depth ranges from 0,4 to 2,6 m. The Nida is one of the warmest rivers of Poland; in the summer, its temperature reaches up to 27 degrees C.