The Aland is a river in the German states of Lower Saxony and Saxony-Anhalt,[2] left tributary of the Elbe.[2] It is the continuation of the river Biese (downstream from Seehausen),[3] which is the continuation of the river Milde. The Aland is 27 kilometres (17 mi) long, whereas the total Milde-Biese-Aland system is 97 kilometres (60 mi) long. The Aland flows into the Elbe in Schnackenburg.[2]
Aland | |
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![]() Aland, lower course | |
![]() ![]() Location of mouth | |
Location | |
Country | Germany |
Physical characteristics | |
Source | |
• location | Biese, Altmark |
• coordinates | 52.869°N 11.7520°E / 52.869; 11.7520 |
Mouth | |
• location | Elbe |
• coordinates | 53.0381°N 11.5685°E / 53.0381; 11.5685 |
Length | 28.0 km (17.4 mi) [1] |
Basin features | |
Progression | Elbe→ North Sea |
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