description Sava River Overview
The Sava River is a major Danube tributary about 990 kilometres long. It rises in Slovenia from the Sava Dolinka and Sava Bohinjka headwaters, then flows through or along Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Serbia before joining the Danube at Belgrade. It is the Danube's largest tributary by discharge and drains a broad basin in the western Balkans.
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Where does the Sava River begin?
The Sava begins from the Sava Dolinka and Sava Bohinjka headwaters in Slovenia. It then flows through or along Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Serbia.
Where does the Sava join the Danube?
The Sava joins the Danube at Belgrade, Serbia. The confluence is located near the historic center of the city.
How long is the Sava River?
The Sava is about 990 kilometers long. It is one of the largest tributaries of the Danube.
Which countries does the Sava River pass through?
The river system involves Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Serbia. In several stretches, the Sava forms or follows international borders.
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