The Shchara (Belarusian: Шчара, romanized: Ščara, pronounced [ˈʂtʂara]; Russian: Щара) is a river in Belarus, and a left tributary of the Neman. This 300 km (190 mi) long river's catchment area is 6,730 km2 (2,600 sq mi). The Shchara is the 5th longest river in Belarus.[1]
| Shchara | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Location | |
| Country | Belarus |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Grodno Region |
| Mouth | Neman |
• coordinates | 53°26′25″N 24°44′20″E / 53.4402°N 24.7388°E |
| Length | 300 km (190 mi)[1] |
| Basin size | 6,730 km2 (2,600 sq mi)[1] |
| Discharge | |
| • average | 31 m3/s (1,100 cu ft/s) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Neman→ Baltic Sea |
It flows through the city of Slonim.
Main tributaries
Right: Lipnyanka, Myshanka, Lakhazva, Isa, Padyavarka.
Left: Vedma, Grivda, Lukonitsa, Sipa.