Göta River
river, Sweden
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Trollhättan: hydroelectric power station
Hydroelectric power station on the Göta River at Trollhättan, Swed.
The G\u00f6ta River is a river in Sweden that flows through Lake V\u00e4nern and continues south to the North Sea. It is part of a significant waterway system that includes the G\u00f6ta Canal. This canal connects Lake V\u00e4nern to the Baltic Sea, creating an inland navigation route from Gothenburg to Stockholm. The G\u00f6ta River itself is known for the famous falls of Trollh\u00e4ttan along its southernmost course. The river system is also a source of hydroelectric power.12
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