Glomma

Glomma / Glåma
The course of the Glomma
EtymologyOld Norse, Glaumr, from raumr: "noise," "racket"
Location
CountryNorway
Physical characteristics
SourceAursund
 - locationRøros, Trøndelag, Norway
 - coordinates62°37′06″N 11°48′11″E / 62.61833°N 11.80306°E / 62.61833; 11.80306
 - elevation690 m (2,260 ft)
MouthFredrikstad
 - locationFredrikstad, Østfold, Norway
 - coordinates59°13′04″N 10°55′51″E / 59.21778°N 10.93083°E / 59.21778; 10.93083
 - elevation0 m (0 ft)
Length621 km (386 mi)
Basin size42,000 km2 (16,000 sq mi)
Discharge 
 - average720 m3/s (25,000 cu ft/s)
 - maximum4,700 m3/s (170,000 cu ft/s)
Basin features
Tributaries 
 - leftVorma
 - rightRena
Designation
Official nameGlomådeltaet
Designated12 November 2010
Reference no.1954

Glomma is the longest river in Norway. It is 598 kilometres (372 miles) long. It runs from Aursund to Fredrikstad.

References

  1. ↑ "Glomådeltaet". Ramsar Sites Information Service. Retrieved 25 April 2018.
  2. ↑ "how long is Glomma-Google Search". how long is Glomma-Google Search. Retrieved 12 February 2016.

Other websites

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