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352 km are in Latvia and 325 km in Russia. It is a westward-flowing river, tracing out a great south-bending curve as it passes through northern Belarus.

Latvia's capital, Riga, bridges the river's estuary four times. Built on both riverbanks, the city centre is 15 km from the river's mouth and is a significant port.

Etymology

According to Max Vasmer's Etymological Dictionary, the toponym Dvina

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