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The following table lists significant rivers that flow through Georgia. It shows the total length of the river, the length of the river within Georgia and other countries the river flows through, the size of the river's drainage basin, and the course of the river to the Caspian Sea or Black Sea.
The Satilla River, one of five blackwater rivers in Georgia, begins in Ben Hill County and lies entirely within the Coastal Plain. It drains to the Atlantic Ocean. Pollution levels are very low in the Satilla, which is bordered by cypress and black gum forests.
A statewide map of Georgia showing the major lakes, streams and rivers. Drought, precipitation, and stream gage information.
12 lip 2018 · Longest Rivers in Georgia. This list is topped by the Chattahoochee River which has an approximate length of 430 miles. The second position is occupied by the Flint River which has a length of about 344 miles and it is followed closely by the Savannah River with a length of about 301 miles.
The most prominent rivers in Georgia include the Mtkvari (Kura), Alazani, Rioni, Enguri, and Tergi. Each river has its own unique characteristics and significance, contributing to the country's rich biodiversity and landscape.
River Styx - Georgia has two very small rivers named after the mythical Styx. Both flow into swamps. One is in the Savannah River watershed, the other is in the St. Marys River watershed.
Georgia has 4.8 million acres of wetlands, 425,382 acres of public lakes and reservoirs, 854 square miles of estuaries, and 100 miles of coastline. Georgia’s rivers are divided into 14 major basins and further broken into 52 watersheds. The words basin and watershed are often used interchangeably.
