Kovda
| Kovda Kuma, Iova | |
|---|---|
 Iova | |
 | |
| Native name | |
| Location | |
| Country | Russia |
| Region | Murmansk Oblast,Republic of Karelia |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Lake Topozero |
| Mouth | |
• location | Kandalaksha Gulf |
• coordinates | 66°41′27″N32°52′10″E/ 66.6908°N 32.8694°E |
| Length | 233 km (145 mi) |
| Basin size | 26,100 km2(10,100 sq mi) |
TheKovda(Russian:Ковда,Finnish:Koutajoki) is a river in the south of theKola PeninsulainMurmansk OblastandRepublic of Karelia,Russia.It is 233 kilometres (145 mi) long, with adrainage basinof 26,100 square kilometres (10,100 sq mi).[1]The Kovda originates in theLake Topozeroand flows through the lakesLake PyaozeroandLake Kovdozerointo theKandalaksha Gulf.
The drainage basin of the Kovda includes the biggest lakes of the north of the Republic of Karelia and the south of Murmansk Oblast, such as Lake Topozero, Lake Pyaozero,Lake Tikshozero,and Lake Kovdozero.
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