The Amme (also known as Aame, Ame and Amedi) is a 59 km (37 mi) long river mostly in Vooremaa, Estonia. It is a left tributary of the Emajõgi. Its source is Lake Kuremaa near Palamuse and it passes through the Kaiavere Lake, Elistvere Lake and drains into the Emajõgi near the site of former Kärkna Abbey. The basin area of the Amme is 501 km2 (193 sq mi).[1]

Amme
The Amme in Palamuse
Amme is located in Estonia
Amme
Location of the mouth in Estonia
Location
CountryEstonia
Physical characteristics
SourceLake Kuremaa
 • coordinates58°42′9.5″N 26°34′25.5″E / 58.702639°N 26.573750°E / 58.702639; 26.573750
 • elevation51.6 m (169 ft)
MouthEmajõgi
 • coordinates
58°27′41.5″N 26°35′47.6″E / 58.461528°N 26.596556°E / 58.461528; 26.596556
Length59 km (37 mi)
Basin size501 km2 (193 sq mi)
Basin features
ProgressionEmajõgiLake PeipusNarvaGulf of Finland
Tributaries 
 • leftVara stream
 • rightMudajõgi
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References

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  1. ^ "Amme jõgi" (in Estonian). eestigiid.ee. Retrieved 11 August 2012.
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