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The Tagus is an international river of the Iberian Peninsula that rises in central Spain and flows west through Spain and Portugal. It runs for about 1,000 kilometers before reaching the Atlantic Ocean through the Tagus estuary at Lisbon. The river passes through Toledo and enters Portugal before reaching the coast, connecting the Iberian interior with Portugal's Atlantic region. It is relevant to geography, water management, transport, and the history of Lisbon.
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Where does the Tagus River flow?
The Tagus rises in central Spain and flows west through Spain and Portugal. It reaches the Atlantic through the Tagus estuary at Lisbon.
How long is the Tagus River?
The Tagus runs for about 1,000 kilometers. It is the longest river on the Iberian Peninsula.
Which major city does the Tagus pass through?
The Tagus passes through Toledo in Spain and reaches the Atlantic at Lisbon in Portugal. The Lisbon estuary is one of the river's most recognizable geographical features.
Where does the Tagus River meet the ocean?
The Tagus reaches the Atlantic Ocean through its estuary at Lisbon. Its course crosses the international border between Spain and Portugal before reaching the coast.
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