Maine (river)

River in France
Maine (river) is located in France
Maine (river)
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Maine (river) is located in Pays de la Loire
Maine (river)
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Native nameLa Maine (French)LocationCountryFrancePhysical characteristicsSource  • locationSarthe and Mayenne • elevation±25 m (82 ft) Mouth 
 • location
Loire
 • coordinates
47°24′39″N 0°36′53″W / 47.41083°N 0.61472°W / 47.41083; -0.61472Length11.5 km (7.1 mi)Basin size22,194 km2 (8,569 sq mi)Discharge  • average128 m3/s (4,500 cu ft/s) Basin featuresProgressionLoire→ Atlantic Ocean

The Maine (French pronunciation: [mɛːn] ⓘ) is a river, a tributary of the Loire, 11.5 km (7.1 mi) long, in the Maine-et-Loire département in France.[1]

The confluence of the Mayenne (left, bottom) and Sarthe (left, top) rivers north of Angers. The Maine is on the right.

It is formed by the confluence of the Mayenne and Sarthe rivers north of Angers. It flows through this city and joins the Loire southwest of Angers.

The river's name is derived from the ancient Meodena, as is Mayenne, and is unrelated to Maine, the province.

References

  1. ^ Sandre. "Fiche cours d'eau - Maine (M4--0190)".
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