Ain (river)
river in eastern France / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Ain (in Franco-Provençal: En) is a river in eastern France. It is a right tributary of the Rhône river. It gave its name to the French department of Ain.
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Ain En | |
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Location | |
Country | France |
Physical characteristics | |
Source | |
- location | Jura mountains |
- coordinates | 46°44′58″N 6°1′24″E |
- elevation | ± 700 m (2,300 ft) |
Mouth | |
- location | Rhône |
- coordinates | 45°47′45″N 5°10′10″E |
Length | 190 km (120 mi) |
Basin size | 3,630 km2 (1,400 sq mi) |
Discharge | |
- average | 130 m3/s (4,600 cu ft/s) |
Basin features | |
Progression | Rhône→ Mediterranean Sea |
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