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Hallingdalselva
Hallingdalselva () is a river which flows through the valley and Districts of Norway, traditional district of Hallingdal in Buskerud County, Norway. Within the valley, the river is often referred to as the Great River (''Storåne''). Hallingdal River rises from within the Hardangervidda mountain plateau. Hallingdal River is formed by the confluence of the Usta River, Norway, Usta River which flows from Lake Ustevatn and the Holselva River from Lake Strandavatnet. Hallingdal River flows from the north into Lake Krøderen (lake), Krøderen (''Krøderfjorden'') at Gulsvik. Lake Krøderen discharges via the Snarumselva (Snamum river) at the south end of the lake. A number of rivers flow into the Hallingdal River including the Votna, Lya, Hemsil, Todøla and Rukkedøla. Hallingdal River has a total length of and a catchment area of . The river falls in its journey to Krøderen, which is above sea-level. There are many hydro-electric power stations in the valley with an annua ...
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