General characteristics of the Vistula and its basin
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The Vistula is the largest river in Poland, which flows from the south to the north. Its mouth is on the Baltic Sea. As for hydrography the Vistula is divided into three parts: Upper – from its sources to the mouth of the River San, Middle – up to the tributary Narew River, and the Lower – up to its mouth on the sea. This article covers the Vistula and its basin management plans starting from the interwar period up to the present day. The location of the Vistula and its basin as well as land cover are described. The division of Poland into river basin districts and water regions accompanied by a description of administrative division of the country are described. Climatic conditions of Poland including precipitation and air temperatures are presented. Basic hydrological data of the Vistula and its basin is given. Parts of the Vistula basin, which are included in the Program of Natura 2000 are mentioned. Brief information concerning existing, more important hydraulic and hydroenergy structures in the main Vistula channel as well as on its tributaries are described.
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