Allier (river)
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The Allier (Occitan: Alèir) is a river in central France, left tributary of the Loire River. It flows through several regions.
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Allier Alèir (Occitan) | |
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Location | |
Country | France |
Physical characteristics | |
Source | |
- location | Massif Central |
- elevation | 1,503 m (4,931 ft) |
Mouth | |
- location | Loire |
- coordinates | 46°57′34″N 3°4′44″E |
Length | 421 km (262 mi) |
Basin size | 14,350 km2 (5,540 sq mi) |
Discharge | |
- average | 140 m3/s (4,900 cu ft/s) |
Basin features | |
Progression | Loire→ Atlantic Ocean |
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The Allier department is named after this river. In Ancient Rome, the river was named Elaver.