Krka (Sava)

Krka
The Krka in its upper part near Žužemberk
Location
CountrySlovenia
Physical characteristics
Source 
  locationGradiček
  coordinates45°53′22″N 14°46′17″E / 45.88944°N 14.77139°E / 45.88944; 14.77139
  elevation275 m (902 ft)
Mouth 
  location
The Sava
  coordinates
45°53′37″N 15°36′1″E / 45.89361°N 15.60028°E / 45.89361; 15.60028
  elevation
141 m (463 ft)
Length94.6 km (58.8 mi)
Basin size2,247 km2 (868 sq mi)
Basin features
ProgressionSavaDanubeBlack Sea

The Krka (pronounced [ˈkə̀ɾka]; German: Gurk, German pronunciation: [ɡʊʁk] ; Latin: Corcoras) is a river in southeastern Slovenia (the traditional region of Lower Carniola), a right tributary of the Sava. With a length of 94.6 km (58.8 mi), it is the second-longest river flowing in its entirety in Slovenia, following the Savinja.