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Tanger | |
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Location | |
Country | Germany |
State | Saxony-Anhalt |
Physical characteristics | |
Source | |
• elevation | ±80 m (260 ft) |
Mouth | |
• location | Elbe |
• coordinates | 52°32′29″N11°58′46″E / 52.5413°N 11.9794°E Coordinates: 52°32′29″N11°58′46″E / 52.5413°N 11.9794°E |
Length | 33 km (21 mi) |
Basin size | 480 km2 (190 sq mi) |
Basin features | |
Progression | Elbe→ North Sea |
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