Neretva River

The sixth-longest river in Croatia is Neretva which is also known as Narenta. It is one of the major rivers in the Adriatic basin's eastern portion. Four HE power plants with enormous dams (more than 150,5 meters in height) provide flood prevention, power, and water storage. It is well-known for its natural surroundings and landscape diversity.

The Neretva River is the largest karst river in the Dinaric Alps in the eastern part of the Adriatic basin. Its total length is 225 kilometers (140 miles), of which 208 kilometers (129 miles) are in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The Neretva stands out among the rivers of the Dinaric Alps region, particularly for its unique ecosystems and habitats, flora and fauna, and cultural and historic legacy. Its name is thought to be derived from the Indo-European word *ner, which means "to plunge." The same root can be found in the Serbo-Croatian word "roniti."

Length: 140 miles