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Ailette (river)
River in northern France / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Ailette (French pronunciation: [ɛlɛt]) is a 59.5 km (37.0 mi) long river in the Aisne department in eastern France.[1] Its source is at Sainte-Croix. It flows generally west-northwest. It is a left tributary of the Oise into which it flows between Manicamp and Quierzy, 30 km (19 mi) northeast of Compiègne.
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Ailette | |
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![]() Center Parcs, Lac d'Ailette area, Chamouile, Aisne, France | |
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Location | |
Country | France |
Physical characteristics | |
Source | |
• location | Sainte-Croix |
• coordinates | 49°29′11″N 03°46′37″E |
• elevation | 110 m (360 ft) |
Mouth | |
• location | Oise |
• coordinates | 49°34′40″N 03°09′41″E |
• elevation | 40 m (130 ft) |
Length | 59.5 km (37.0 mi) |
Basin size | 540 km2 (210 sq mi) |
Discharge | |
• average | 3 m3/s (110 cu ft/s) |
Basin features | |
Progression | Oise→ Seine→ English Channel |
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On most of its course, it shares its valley with the Canal de l'Oise à l'Aisne.