Aa (France)

The Aa (French pronunciation: [a]; Picard: Abbe) is a river in northern France that is 93 km (58 miles) long. Originating near the village of Bourthes and emptying into the North Sea near Gravelines, the Aa is located near the north-eastern limit of the English Channel. The Aa has been canalized for most of its length and forms much of the border between the regions of Pas-de-Calais and Nord.

Aa
The Aa at Merck-Saint-Liévin
Native nameL'Aa (French)
Location
CountryFrance
Physical characteristics
Source 
  locationBourthes, Pas-de-Calais
Mouth 
  location
North Sea
  coordinates
51°0′21″N 2°6′16″E
Length93 km (58 mi)
Basin size1,215 km2 (469 sq mi)
Discharge 
  average10 m3/s (350 cu ft/s)
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