The Tinée (French pronunciation: [tine]; Occitan: Tiniá) is a river that flows through the Alpes-Maritimes department of southeastern France. It is 69.9 km (43.4 mi) long.[1] Its drainage basin is 743 km2 (287 sq mi).[2] Its source is on the east side of the Col de la Bonette, in the Maritime Alps. It flows through Saint-Étienne-de-Tinée, Isola and Saint-Sauveur-sur-Tinée, and it flows into the Var near Utelle. The Guercha and the Vionène are its tributaries.
| Tinée | |
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| Location | |
| Country | France |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Maritime Alps |
| • elevation | 2,700 m (8,900 ft) |
| Mouth | |
• location | Var |
• coordinates | 43°54′42″N 7°11′7″E / 43.91167°N 7.18528°E |
| Length | 70 km (43 mi) |
| Basin size | 743 km2 (287 sq mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Var→ Mediterranean Sea |
References
edit- ^ Sandre. "Fiche cours d'eau - La Tinée (Y62-0400)".
- ^ Bassin versant : Tinée (La), Observatoire Régional Eau et Milieux Aquatiques en PACA
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