Scarpe (river)
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The Scarpe (French pronunciation: [skaʁp]) is a river in the Hauts-de-France region of France. It is a left-bank tributary of the river Escaut (Scheldt). It is 94 km (58 mi) long.[2][3] The source of the river is at Berles-Monchel near Aubigny-en-Artois. It flows through the towns of Arras, Douai and Saint-Amand-les-Eaux. The river ends at Mortagne-du-Nord where it flows into the Scheldt. Scarpe Mountain in Alberta, Canada, was named after the river. The navigable waterway and its coal barges also feature in the novels by 19th century author Émile Zola.[citation needed]
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Location | |
Country | France |
Physical characteristics | |
Source | |
• location | Pas-de-Calais |
• elevation | 101 m (331 ft) |
Mouth | |
• location | Scheldt |
• coordinates | 50°29′59″N 3°26′49″E |
Length | 94 km (58 mi) |
Basin size | 1,322 km2 (510 sq mi) |
Basin features | |
Progression | Scheldt→ North Sea |
Official name | Vallées de la Scarpe et de l'Escaut |
Designated | 2 February 2020 |
Reference no. | 2405[1] |
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