Norderelbe
river, Europe
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The Norderelbe is a branch of the Elbe River, a major waterway in central Europe. The Elbe originates in the Czech Republic and flows through Germany to the North Sea. Above Hamburg, the Elbe divides into two branches, the Norderelbe and the SĆ¼derelbe, which later rejoin. The Norderelbe flows through the city of Hamburg, which is a major European port situated on its banks. The Elbe River's total length is 724 miles (1,165 km), with about two-thirds of its course in Germany.12
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