Volga | |
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Mouth | Caspian Sea |
Length | 3,531 km (2,194 mi) |
Mouth elevation | −28 m (−92 ft) |
The Volga is the longest river in Europe. In Russian it is called Волга, in the Tatar language its name is İdel.
Many people see it as the national river of Russia. It flows through the western part of the country. It is Europe's longest river, with a length of 3,530 kilometres, and forms the core of the largest river system in Europe.