The Kortrijk–Bossuit Canal (Dutch: Kanaal Kortrijk-Bossuit, French: Canal Bossuit-Courtrai) is a canal in western Belgium, which connects the city of Kortrijk to village of Bossuit. It forms a direct link between the river Leie and the river Scheldt.
Kortrijk–Bossuit Canal | |
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Specifications | |
Length | 15.5 km (9.6 mi) |
Locks | 6 |
Status | Open |
Geography | |
Start point | Kortrijk |
End point | Bossuit |
Beginning coordinates | 50°29′N 3°00′E / 50.49°N 03.0°E (easternmost point) |
Ending coordinates | 50°26′N 3°14′E / 50.44°N 3.24°E (westernmost point) |
Connects to | River Leie, River Scheldt |
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