Wabe (Schunter)

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Wabe
Wabe Braunschweig.jpg
The Wabe in Braunschweig
Location
Country Germany
State Lower Saxony
Physical characteristics
Source 
  location Elm
  elevation240 m (790 ft)
Mouth  
  location
Schunter
  coordinates
52°17′45″N10°33′05″E / 52.2957°N 10.5513°E / 52.2957; 10.5513 Coordinates: 52°17′45″N10°33′05″E / 52.2957°N 10.5513°E / 52.2957; 10.5513
  elevation
70 m (230 ft)
Length26.5 km (16.5 mi) [1]
Basin features
Progression SchunterOkerAllerWeserNorth Sea
Tributaries 
  rightOhe

Wabe is a river of Lower Saxony, Germany. It flows into the Schunter northeast of Braunschweig.

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