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River in Southern France From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Tinée (French pronunciation: [tine]; Occitan: Tiniá) is a river that flows through the Alpes-Maritimes department of southeastern France. It is 69.9 km (43.4 mi) long.[1] Its drainage basin is 743 km2 (287 sq mi).[2] Its source is on the east side of the Col de la Bonette, in the Maritime Alps. It flows through Saint-Étienne-de-Tinée, Isola and Saint-Sauveur-sur-Tinée, and it flows into the Var near Utelle. The Guercha and the Vionène are its tributaries.
Tinée | |
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Location | |
Country | France |
Physical characteristics | |
Source | |
• location | Maritime Alps |
• elevation | 2,700 m (8,900 ft) |
Mouth | |
• location | Var |
• coordinates | 43°54′42″N 7°11′7″E |
Length | 70 km (43 mi) |
Basin size | 743 km2 (287 sq mi) |
Basin features | |
Progression | Var→ Mediterranean Sea |
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