Oginski Canal
| Oginski Canal Belarusian: Агінскі канал | |
|---|---|
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Oginski Canal near the Highway P6 | |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 34 miles (55 km) |
| Status | Open |
| History | |
| Construction began | 1765 |
| Geography | |
| Start point |
Yaselda River near ..., Belarus |
| End point |
Shchara River near ..., Belarus |
The Oginski Canal is a canal in Belarus which connects Yaselda River and Shchara River. Its length is 54 km. Its construction was started in 1765 by count Michał Kazimierz Ogiński, hence the name.[1]
References
- ↑ Канал Огинского (Oginski Canal) (Russian)
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