Paatsjoki
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Paatsjoki River
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| Paatsjoki River | |
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 Harefossen and the Paatsjoki River | |
| Location | |
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| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Lake Inari |
| • coordinates | 68°53′30″N 028°22′00″E / 68.89167°N 28.36667°E |
| • elevation | 118 metres (387 ft) |
| Mouth | |
• location | Bøkfjorden |
• elevation | 0 metres (0 ft) |
| Length | 145 km (90 mi) |
| Basin size | 18,344 km2 (7,083 sq mi) |
| Discharge | |
| • average | 175 m3/s (6,200 cu ft/s) |
The Paatsjoki River (
Northern Sami: Báhčaveaijohka, Norwegian: Pasvikelva, Swedish: Pasvik älv, Russian: Паз or Патсойоки, Paz or Patsoyoki) is a river that flows through Finland, Norway, and Russia
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Since 1826, the river has marked parts of the Norway–Russia border, except from 1920 to 1944 when it was along the Finland–Norway border.[1]
The river is the outlet from the large
hydroelectric stations, known as the Paatsjoki River Hydroelectric Plants, are along the river.[1] Five of those seven[2]
power stations, are Russian.
The river provides good fishing opportunities for Atlantic salmon, although fishermen must ensure that their fishing lines do not cross the international border.[1]
References
- ^ Store norske leksikon. "Pasvikelva"(in Norwegian). Retrieved 2013-03-13.
- ^ https://www.dagsavisen.no/nyheter/2023/12/03/samarbeid-med-russland-lagt-pa-is-et-tap/. Dagsavisen.no. Retrieved 2023-12-04
External links
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