The Shchara (Belarusian: Шчара, romanizedŠčara, pronounced [ˈʂtʂara]; Russian: Щара) is a river in Belarus, and a left tributary of the Neman. It is 300 km (190 mi) in length, its catchment area being 6,730 km2 (2,600 sq mi). The Shchara is the 5th longest river in Belarus.[1]

Shchara
Location
CountryBelarus
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • locationGrodno Region
MouthNeman
 • coordinates
53°26′25″N 24°44′20″E / 53.4402°N 24.7388°E / 53.4402; 24.7388
Length300 km (190 mi)[1]
Basin size6,730 km2 (2,600 sq mi)[1]
Discharge 
 • average31 m3/s (1,100 cu ft/s)
Basin features
ProgressionNemanBaltic Sea

It flows through the city of Slonim.

Main tributaries edit

Right: Lipnyanka, Myshanka, Lakhazva, Isa, Padyavarka.

Left: Vedma, Grivda, Lukonitsa, Sipa.

References edit

  1. ^ a b c "Main characteristics of the largest rivers of Belarus". Land of Ancestors. Data of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Protection of the Republic of Belarus. 2011. Retrieved 27 September 2013.