Neretva River

Neretva River
Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina: Old Bridge
1 of 2
Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina: Old BridgeThe rebuilt Old Bridge over the Neretva River at Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Neretva River
2 of 2
Neretva River

Neretva River, river flowing in Bosnia and Herzegovina and in Croatia. The Neretva River rises on Lebršnik Mountain and flows northwest past Konjic to Jablanica (Jablaničko) Lake, then southwest via Mostar to enter the Adriatic Sea. Its total length is 140 miles (225 km). The upper course of the river runs through canyons and gorges in uninhabited country. The Jablanica Dam created a lake for a hydroelectric station. The lower valley of the Neretva enjoys the Mediterranean climate of the Dalmatian coast.

The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica This article was most recently revised and updated by Robert Lewis.
Citation Information
Article Title: Neretva River
Website Name: Encyclopaedia Britannica
Publisher: Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published: 29 November 2023
URL: https://www.britannica.comhttps://www.britannica.com/place/Neretva-River
Access Date: November 29, 2024