Wanne (Ruhr)

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Wanne
Wanne Ruhr.jpg
Wanne in Arnsberg-Niedereimer
Location
Country Germany
State North Rhine-Westphalia
Physical characteristics
Mouth  
  location
Ruhr
  coordinates
51°24′58″N8°02′41″E / 51.4160°N 8.0446°E / 51.4160; 8.0446 Coordinates: 51°24′58″N8°02′41″E / 51.4160°N 8.0446°E / 51.4160; 8.0446
Basin features
Progression RuhrRhineNorth Sea

Wanne is a river of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is a right tributary of the Ruhr near Arnsberg.

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