Pedja

The Pedja (Estonian: Pedja jõgi) is Estonia's fourth largest river. Its source is near Simuna, in the Pandivere Upland's southern slopes. Before entering the Emajõgi northeast of Lake Võrtsjärv, the river flows for 122 kilometers through the countries of Lääne-Viru, Jõgeva, and Tartu. The Pede is the last 4 kilometers of the river after it meets the Põltsamaa. Jõgeva- is the river's major settlement.

The Alam-Pedja Nature Reserve, a huge protected area on the river's lower reaches, is named for the Pedja. The Alam-Pedja Nature Reserve is Estonia's largest natural area. It is a big wilderness region that extends 342 km2 (85,000 acres) and is made up of a complex of 5 large bogs divided by uncontrolled rivers, floodplains, and extensive woodlands. The nature reserve strives to safeguard a wide range of habitats and rare species by conserving the natural development of woods and bogs, as well as ensuring the long-term management of semi-natural floodplain grasslands.

Length: 122 km (76 mi)