Vrbas (river)

Vrbas
Vrbas River in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Location
CountryBosnia and Herzegovina
Physical characteristics
Source 
  locationVranica
Mouth 
  location
Sava
  coordinates
45°06′29″N 17°30′50″E / 45.108°N 17.514°E / 45.108; 17.514
Length249.7 km (155.2 mi)
Basin size6,274 km2 (2,422 sq mi)
Basin features
ProgressionSavaDanubeBlack Sea

The Vrbas (Serbian Cyrillic: Врбас, pronounced [ʋr̩̂ba(ː)s]) is a major river with a length of 250 kilometres (160 mi), in western Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is a right tributary of the Sava river. The city of Banja Luka is located on the river banks.

The river is the main watercourse of Banja Luka and before Banja Luka. With its blue-green color, it's one of the most beautiful rivers in Bosnia and Herzegovina.