Beber (Ohre)

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Beber
Beber Emden (Olenhusen).jpg
The Beber at the town of Emden
Location
Country Germany
State Saxony-Anhalt
Physical characteristics
Mouth  
  location
Ohre
  coordinates
52°16′54″N11°27′24″E / 52.2817°N 11.4566°E / 52.2817; 11.4566 Coordinates: 52°16′54″N11°27′24″E / 52.2817°N 11.4566°E / 52.2817; 11.4566
Basin features
Progression OhreElbeNorth Sea

Beber is a river of Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. It flows into the Ohre near Haldensleben.

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