Amme

The Amme (also known as Aame, Ame and Amedi) is a 59 km (37 mi) long river mostly in Vooremaa, Estonia. It is a left tributary of the Emajõgi. Its source is Lake Kuremaa near Palamuse and it passes through the Kaiavere Lake, Elistvere Lake and drains into the Emajõgi near the site of former Kärkna Abbey. The basin area of Amme is 501 km2 (193 sq mi).[1]

Amme
Amme in Palamuse
Amme is located in Estonia
Amme
Location of mouth in Estonia
Location
CountryEstonia
Physical characteristics
SourceLake Kuremaa
  coordinates58°42′9.5″N 26°34′25.5″E
  elevation51.6 m (169 ft)
MouthEmajõgi
  coordinates
58°27′41.5″N 26°35′47.6″E
Length59 km (37 mi)
Basin size501 km2 (193 sq mi)
Basin features
ProgressionEmajõgiLake PeipusNarvaGulf of Finland
Tributaries 
  leftVara stream
  rightMudajõgi

References

  1. "Amme jõgi" (in Estonian). eestigiid.ee. Retrieved 11 August 2012.


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