Rivers of Lithuania

The Neman (based on Russian spelling), Nioman (Belarusian), Nemunas (Lithuanian), Niemen (Polish), or Memel (German), is a river in Europe that rises in central Belarus and flows through Lithuania then forms the northern border of Kaliningrad Oblast, Russia's western exclave, which specifically follows its southern channel. It drains into the Curonian Lagoon, narrowly connected to the Baltic Sea. The long Neman is a major Eastern European river. It flows generally west to Grodno within of the Polish border, north to Kaunas, then westward again to the sea.

thumb|Confluence of the Viliya and Narach River|Narach: a conjectured reason for the dual naming of Neris thumb|Neris near Gediminas Tower in [[Vilnius, Lithuania]] thumb|Confluence of Neman and Neris in Kaunas The river Neris () or Vilija (, ) rises in northern Belarus. It flows westward, passing through Vilnius (Lithuania's capital) and in the south-centre of that country it flows into the Nemunas (Neman) from the right bank, at Kaunas, as its main tributary. Its length is .

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The Nevėžis (; ) is the sixth longest river in Lithuania and one of the main tributaries of the Nemunas. The long Nevėžis flows entirely within Lithuania. Among the rivers that flow exclusively within Lithuania's borders, the Nevėžis is the second longest, after the Šventoji. Its source is in the Anykščiai District Municipality. The river first flows in a northwesterly direction, but at Panevėžys it turns southwest, and passing Kėdainiai, flows into the Neman just west of Kaunas near Raudondvaris.

The Šešupė (); ; ; ) is a 298 km long river that flows through Poland (27 km), Lithuania (158 km), and Russia (62 km). The river flows for 51 km along the border between the Kaliningrad Oblast, an exclave of Russia, and Lithuania. The Šešupė originates near the Polish village of Szeszupka, about 16 km from the Polish-Lithuanian border, and flows into the Nemunas, near the town of Neman, on the border between Lithuania and Kaliningrad Oblast.

The Vilnia (also Vilnelė; , Vilnia ; ) is a river primarily running through Eastern Lithuania. Its source is near the villages of and , 6 km south of Šumskas, nearby to the A3–M7 Medininkai–Kamenny Log border crossing complexes of the Belarus–Lithuania border for approximately 12 kilometers.

The Merkys () is a river in southern Lithuania and northern Belarus. It flows for through Belarus, along the Belarusian–Lithuanian border, and through Lithuania before joining the Nemunas from the right bank near Merkinė.

Nemunėlis () is a river in northern Lithuania and southern Latvia. It originates 6 km south of Rokiškis. It is 191 kilometres long (75 km in Lithuania, 76 km on the Latvia–Lithuania border and 40 km in Latvia) before its confluence with the Mūša, near Bauska, forming the Lielupe.

The Minija is a river in western Lithuania and a right tributary to the Nemunas. It is long. It begins from small Lake Didovas, and hydrographically from lake Sydeklis, 14 km south of Telšiai. The rivulet that flows out of Sydeklis here is called Mava, in between Lake Ilgis and Lake Pluotinalis - Kliurkė and only after Lake Didovo it gets the Minija name.

The Mūša (; ) is a river in Northern Lithuania and Southern Latvia (Zemgale region). At its confluence with the river Nemunėlis () in Latvia, near the city of Bauska, the river Lielupė is formed. The river is long, with in Lithuania and in Latvia.

The Dysna (; ) is a river that flows through Lithuania and Belarus into the Daugava River near the town of Dzisna.

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thumb|Jūra near Pajūris The Jūra is a river in Lithuania and a right tributary of the Nemunas (Neman). It mostly follows a meandering and natural course, although two concrete dams of hydroelectric power plants prevent paddling, as do dense vegetation and large stones in its upper reaches. The Jūra is 177 km (110 mi) long.

tributary of the Neman River in Belarus and Lithuania

The Lėvuo is a river in Northern Lithuania, a right tributary of the river Mūša. Lėvuo is 148 kilometres long. In 1931 , connecting Lėvuo and Nevėžis rivers was built. The largest tributaries of Lėvuo are , Svalia, Kupa and Viešinta.

The Širvinta is a river in Lithuania. Stretching for 129 km, it is the longest tributary of the Šventoji. Its source is in the hinterlands of the Širvintos district. After it passes through the town of Širvintos, where a low head dam has been built, it continues through the Ukmergė district, and borders the Jonava district. The Širvinta flows into the Šventoji's left bank between Upninkai and Vepriai.

river in Lithuania and Latvia

Bārta (in Latvian), also named Bartuva (in Lithuanian), is a river in western Lithuania and Latvia. It originates in the Plungė district, 3 km to north of Lake Plateliai. The Bārta flows in a northwesterly direction, passing through the Skuodas district and the city of Skuodas, before entering Latvia. The Bārta flows into Liepāja lake, which is connected with the Baltic Sea. In its upper courses the valley formed by the Bārta is deep and narrow, while in its lower courses it is much wider.

Šušvė () is a river in central Lithuania, a right (the longest) tributary of the Nevėžis river. It begins in Kelmė district municipality, 6 km (4 mi) southeast from Tytuvėnai. The 134.6 km (83.6 mi) long river passes through Tytuvėnai and Sulinkiai Marshes and flows south through Radviliškis district municipality. Finally, Šušvė passes through Kėdainiai district municipality and flows into the Nevėžis near Graužiai village.

Marycha () is a small river that serves as the natural Polish–Lithuanian and Lithuanian–Belarusian border. It starts around Puńsk, flows through the town of Sejny and passes through Pomorze Lake. It is a tributary of Czarna Hańcza. The river is known for its population of beavers.

The Ūla () is a river which starts in northern Belarus and flows into the Merkys river, in southern Lithuania. It flows in a generally northwesterly direction.

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The Šešuvis is a river in western Lithuania and the main tributary of the Jūra River. The Šešuvis begins northwest of Raseiniai and flows mostly in a southwesterly direction. Its main tributaries are the Ančia, Šaltuona, Agluona, Žalpė, and Įkojis rivers. There are almost no lakes in Šešuvis' basin; therefore, its water level is subject to great seasonal fluctuations.

Birvėta () is a river in eastern Lithuania and Belarus (Vitebsk Region). It is a right tributary of Dysna.

The Žeimena River is a river in Aukštaitija, eastern Lithuania, and right tributary of Neris River. Žeimena begins in Labanoras Forest and at Lake Žeimenys. Žeimena flows to the south passing Kaltanėnai town, Švenčionėliai city, and Pabradė city. Its confluence with Neris is located near the border of Švenčionys and Vilnius districts. The main tributaries of Žeimena are Lakaja, Saria, , Kiauna, Luknelė and Jusinė.

The Šalčia () is a river in Lithuania. It originates in a region located to the east of Šalčininkai and runs for 76 km before flowing into the Merkys near Valkininkai.

river in Belarus and Lithuania

The Virvytė River or Virvyčia River (Samogitian: Virvītė) is a river in Samogitia (Šilalė, Telšiai and Mažeikiai districts), northwestern Lithuania. It is a left tributary of the Venta River. Virvytė begins in Žemaičiai Highlands, 3 km north from Laukuva town. It flows north passing Lakes Paršežeris and Lūkstas, Varniai city, Lake Biržulis, Tryškiai town. Virvytė flows into Venta near Gyvoliai village. Virvytė's main tributaries are Juodupis, Būgenis, Trimsėdis, Upyna, Tryškys.

The Mituva is a river in the western Lithuania (Raseiniai and Jurbarkas districts). It is a right-bank tributary of the Nemunas River. The Mituva originates 8 km northwest of Ariogala and just 1 km from the Dubysa river. It flows to the west and after confluence with the Vidauja river turns to the southeast. The Mituva joins with the Nemunas in Jurbarkas City.

The Ošupis is a stream in the west of Lithuania in the municipality Palanga in Klaipėda County in Samogitia. The total length of the stream is and the drainage basin area is .

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river in Lithuania and Latvia

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The Dotnuvėlė is a river of Kėdainiai district municipality and Radviliškis district municipality, Kaunas County, central Lithuania. It flows for 60.9 kilometres and has a basin area of 192.7 km2.

thumb|Memorial of Smetona's crossing. Liepona (, ) is a small rivulet that flows for on the border of Lithuania and Kaliningrad Oblast, Russia. Left tributary to Širvinta, Liepona originates in Lithuania, near Kylininkai village. In 1980, a pond for irrigation was built about from the mouth.

The Barupė is a river in Jonava District Municipality and Kėdainiai District Municipality of Kaunas County, in central Lithuania. It flows for and has a basin area of . It is a left tributary of the Nevėžis.

The Vokė is a river in southeast Lithuania. It is a left tributary of Neris River. The Vokė flows from Papis Lake, near the Merkys.

The Strėva () is a river in Trakai and Kaunas district municipalities, Lithuania. In 1348, the Battle of Strėva between the Grand Duchy of Lithuania and the Teutonic Knights was fought on the frozen river. In 1962, the river was impounded to create the Elektrėnai Reservoir, the third-largest artificial lake in Lithuania. The Strėva flows through Elektrėnai, Žiežmariai, Semeliškės. A 2001 study found the Strėva to be one of the cleanest rivers in the Neman basin in Lithuania.

The Apaščia is a river of Biržai district municipality, Panevėžys County, northern Lithuania. It flows for 88 kilometres and has a basin area of 893 km².

The Varėnė is a river of Alytus district municipality and Varėna district municipality, Alytus County, southern Lithuania. It flows for 48 kilometres and has a basin area of 411 km².

The Obelis is a river in the Ukmergė district municipality and Kėdainiai district municipality in central Lithuania. It flows for and has a basin area of . It is a left tributary of the Nevėžis into which it flows near Kėdainiai.

The Vadakste () is a river in southern Latvia and northern Lithuania. It is a right tributary of the Venta River. The length is , of which over follow the Latvia–Lithuania border. The catchment area is . It originates near the city Auce, Latvia. It flows first in a southwest, and then in a westerly direction. It begins to flow along the border between Latvia and Lithuania from the village of Vegeriai. It flows into Venta at from its mouth, in the village of Griežė, northwest of Leckava.

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river in Lithuania

The Dabikinė (Dabiķene in Latvian language) is a river in southwestern Latvia and northwestern Lithuania. It flows for 37.2 kilometres and has a basin area of 387.6 km2. It is the right Tributary of Venta (river).

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The Virinta is a river of Anykščiai district municipality, Utena County, in northeastern Lithuania. It flows for and has a basin area of .

The Lankesa is a river in central Lithuania. It flows for and has a basin area of . It is a left tributary of the Obelis.

Varduva is a river in northwestern Lithuania. Its length is . It is a left tributary of Venta; their confluence is on the Lithuania–Latvia border. Its origins and upper reaches are located within the Žemaitija National Park. Its largest tributary is Sruoja. Larger settlements situated near Varduva include Žemaičių Kalvarija, Seda, Renavas, Ukrinai. Varduva has five small hydroelectric power plants: Kulšėnai, Ukrinai, Vadagiai, Juodeikiai, Renavas. The largest of these plants in Juodeikiai produced 2.99 GWh of electricity in 2010.

The Juosta is a river of Anykščiai district municipality, Utena County and Panevėžys district municipality, Panevėžys County, northeastern Lithuania. It flows for 50.8 kilometres and has a basin area of 273.3 km².

The Rovėja is a river of Biržai district municipality, Panevėžys County, northern Lithuania. It flows for and has a basin area of .

The Gryžuva is a short river in the western part of Lithuania, a left tributary of the Dubysa. It begins 5 km north of Tytuvėnai city and flows mostly to the southwest. Its average width is about 6 m. Its only tributary is the Apušis river.

The Verknė (known as Galaverknė in the upper reaches; ) is a stream in Lithuania. It is a right tributary of the river Neman (Nemunas); their confluence is north of Birštonas.

thumb|Laucesa in Latvia Laucesa (, , ) is a long river in Lithuania and Latvia.

thumb|Pilvė at Pilviškiai, Vilkaviškis district Pilvė is a river in Lithuania. It is the right tributary of the Šešupė. It begins in the Kaunas district, in the marshes southeast of Ežerėlis. It flows southwest through Prienai district, and Kazlų Rūda municipality through the . It meanders sharply. In the lower reaches it flows west, flowing through the Vilkaviškis district. It flows into the Šešupė at Pilviškiai (153 km from the mouth of the Šešupė). Tributaries: left: Kunigupis, Didžiupis, Plaušinė, Meškinė, Vabalkšnė; right: Bartupė, Rūdupis. The stretch between and belongs to the .

Pyvesa is a river of Biržai district municipality, Panevėžys County, northern Lithuania. It flows for and has a basin area of .

The Jaugila is a river of Kėdainiai district municipality, Kaunas County, central Lithuania. It is a left tributary of the Smilga. It flows for and has a basin area of .

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The Lomena is a river in Lithuania, constituting a left tributary of the Neris. It starts in Vladikiškės, Kaišiadorys District Municipality and ends in Tartokas, Jonava District Municipality, Lithuania.