Leine (Helme)

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Leine
Leine Grossleinungen.JPG
Location
Country Germany
States Saxony-Anhalt
Physical characteristics
Mouth  
  location
Helme
  coordinates
51°27′22″N11°07′42″E / 51.4561°N 11.1282°E / 51.4561; 11.1282 Coordinates: 51°27′22″N11°07′42″E / 51.4561°N 11.1282°E / 51.4561; 11.1282
Basin features
Progression HelmeUnstrutSaaleElbeNorth Sea

Leine is a river of Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. It flows into the Helme in Bennungen.

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