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Clerve | |
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The Clerve near Clervaux | |
Location | |
Country | Luxembourg |
Physical characteristics | |
Source | |
• location | Huldange |
• elevation | 530 m (1,740 ft) |
Mouth | Wiltz |
• location | Kautenbach |
• coordinates | 49°57′05″N6°01′01″E / 49.9514°N 6.0170°E Coordinates: 49°57′05″N6°01′01″E / 49.9514°N 6.0170°E |
Length | 48 km (30 mi) |
Basin size | 222 km2 (86 sq mi) |
Basin features | |
Progression | Wiltz→ Sauer→ Moselle→ Rhine→ North Sea |
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