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Catawba River

river, United States
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Catawba River, River, southeastern U.S. Rising in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge, it flows south into South Carolina, where it becomes the Wateree River. It is 220 mi (350 km) long. With the Wateree, it forms an important source of hydroelectric power for South Carolina.

This article was most recently revised and updated by Amy Tikkanen.