AI overview
The Waal is a major river in the Netherlands that forms part of the Rhine River delta system. It matters because it serves as an important waterway for transportation and commerce, while also playing a key role in the country's water management and flood control systems.
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Key facts
- Country
- Netherlands
- State
- Gelderland
- Region
- Betuwe , Rijk van Nijmegen , Land van Maas en Waal , Land van Altena
- Cities
- Nijmegen , Tiel , Zaltbommel , Gorinchem
- Source
- Rhine
- Location
- Millingen aan de Rijn , Gelderland , Netherlands
- Mouth
- River Boven Merwede
- Length
- 80 km (50 mi)
- Average
- 1,500 m /s (53,000 cu ft/s)
- Right
- Linge
via Wikipedia infobox
Article
The Waal near Nijmegen, 1641
The Waal (Dutch name, pronounced [ʋaːl] ) is the main distributary branch of the river Rhine flowing approximately 80 km (50 mi) through the Netherlands. It is the major waterway connecting the port of Rotterdam to Germany. Before it reaches Rotterdam, it joins with the Afgedamde Maas near Woudrichem to form the Boven Merwede. Along its length, Nijmegen, Tiel, Zaltbommel and Gorinchem are towns of importance with direct access to the river.