List of rivers of Belgium
The text provides information about the main rivers in Belgium, including those that flow wholly within the country, partially through it, or have Belgian tributaries. The rivers are categorized by their basins, such as the Meuse, Rhine, Scheldt, Seine, and Yser. Each river is listed with its location where it meets other rivers or the sea.
The Meuse basin includes rivers like the Grevelingen, Krammer, Volkerak, Dintel, Mark, Aa of Weerijs, Dieze, Dommel, Rur, Inde, Geul, and others. These flow into the Netherlands or Germany. The Rhine basin features rivers such as the Moselle (Mosel) and Sauer (Saul), which have connections to Luxembourg.
The Scheldt basin is extensive, with numerous rivers including the IJse, Mark, Senette, Hain, Samme, Thines, Demer, Velp, Gete, Lys, Mandel, Gaverbeek, Douve, and others. These rivers flow into the Netherlands or France. The Seine basin includes the Seine itself, which empties into the English Channel near Le Havre and Honfleur, as well as the Oise, which meets Paris.
The Yser basin comprises the Yser (IJzer), which flows into the North Sea at Nieuwpoort, and the Ieperlee. Additionally, the text mentions other smaller rivers like the Haine, Trouille, and Obrecheuil, among others, noting their locations in regions such as Mons or Condé-sur-l'Escaut.
Overall, the text outlines the interconnected waterways of Belgium, highlighting their geographical distribution and connections to neighboring countries.