Pärnu (river)

Pärnu
The Pärnu
Basin
Main source	Central Estonian Plain
Source elevation	76.2 m
River mouth	Gulf of Riga
Size	6,920 km²
Country	Estonia, Latvia
Physiognomy
Length	144 km

The Pärnu (Estonian: Pärnu jõgi) is a river in Estonia that drains into the Gulf of Riga at Pärnu. At 144 km, it is one of the longest rivers in Estonia, with a basin area of 6,920 km² and an average discharge of 64.4 m³/s.^[1]

References

↑ "Pärnu River Basin Management Plan" (PDF). AS Maves http://www.maves.ee. Retrieved 2009-11-09. External link in |publisher= (help)

External links

Media related to Pärnu River at Wikimedia Commons
The Pärnu River basin and floods Estonica

Coordinates: 58°22′38″N 24°28′34″E / 58.37722°N 24.47611°E / 58.37722; 24.47611

Pärnu landmarks

Buildings and structures	Town Hall Red Tower Pärnu Moat St. Elizabeth's Church St. Catherine's Church The Lord's Transfiguration Orthodox Church Tallinn Gate Ammende Villa Pärnu Breakwaters

Precincts	City Centre

Nature and parks	Pärnu River Beach Park

Beaches	Pärnu Beach

Cultural institutions	Endla Theatre Pärnu Central Library Pärnu Concert Hall

Sports	Pärnu Kalevi Stadium

Transportation	Port of Pärnu Pärnu Airport Railway station Bus

Entertainment	Pärnu Mud Baths Tervise Paradiis

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