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Izki (river)
River in Álava, Basque Country, Spain / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Izki is a river in Álava, Basque Country, Spain. It is a tributary of the Ega river, itself a tributary of the Ebro. Most of its course is located within the Izki Natural Park. The river is part of the Ega-Berron Special Area of Conservation. It is home to a population of European mink,[2] a critically endangered species. The Eurasian otter is also present.[3]
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Izki | |
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Location | |
Country | Spain |
Autonomous community | Basque Country |
Province | Álava |
Physical characteristics | |
Mouth | |
• location | Ega river near Bujanda |
Length | 15.74 km (9.78 mi) |
Discharge | |
• average | 610 L/s (22 cu ft/s) |
Basin features | |
Progression | Ega→ Ebro→ Balearic Sea |
Natura 2000 site (SAC) | |
Designated | May 2003 |
Part of | Ega-Berron ibaia / Río Ega-Berron |
Reference no. | ES2110020[1] |
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