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Affinger Bach | |
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Location | |
Country | Germany |
Location | Bavaria |
Physical characteristics | |
Mouth | |
• location | Friedberger Ach |
• coordinates | 48°27′32″N10°56′02″E / 48.4588°N 10.9340°E |
Length | 7.1 km (4.4 mi) [1] |
Basin features | |
Progression | Friedberger Ach→ Danube→ Black Sea |
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