Mura (Mur)

The Mura, or Mur, is a river in Central Europe that begins in the Hohe Tauern national park in Austria's the Central Eastern Alps. It flows into the Drava and, eventually, the Danube. The Mur is approximately 464 kilometers long in total (288 miles). Approximately 326 kilometers are within Austria's borders; 95 kilometers pass through and around Slovenia (67 kilometers along the borders with Austria and Croatia, 28 kilometers within Slovenia), and the remaining forms the border between Croatia and Hungary. It is the fifth-longest river in Hungary.

The name Mur River is most likely of Slavic origin, having been nominalized from the adjective *mur 'dark,' which means 'dark water.'

The Mur is known to carry small amounts of gold, not enough to be exploitable now, but it has long been a focus of activity for many people. In 1772, organized exploration and usage of gold and other natural resources were fostered for the first time.

Length: 288 miles