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Dvina River

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The Western Dvina, known as the Daugava in Latvia, is a major European river that flows for approximately 1,020 kilometers. It begins in the Valdai Hills of Russia, travels westward across Belarus, and eventually empties into the Gulf of Riga in the Baltic Sea. As it passes through Latvia, the river intersects the capital city of Riga and has been historically harnessed for hydroelectric power generation, particularly by the Riga Hydroelectric Power Plant.

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What is the Western Dvina River called in Latvia?

In Latvia, the Western Dvina is called the Daugava. It is the same river that begins in Russia and passes through Belarus before reaching the Gulf of Riga.

Which countries does the Western Dvina cross?

The river flows through Russia, Belarus, and Latvia. Its total length is approximately 1,020 kilometres.

Where does the Western Dvina begin and end?

It rises in Russia's Valdai Hills and flows westward into the Gulf of Riga. Riga, Latvia's capital, stands on the lower Daugava near its Baltic outlet.

Is the Western Dvina the same as the Northern Dvina?

No. The Western Dvina, or Daugava, reaches the Gulf of Riga, while the Northern Dvina flows north through Russia into the White Sea.

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