Oker

Oker
Confluence of the Oker and Aller near Müden
Map
Location
CountryGermany
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • locationHarz Mountains
 • coordinates51°46′42″N 10°29′29″E / 51.77833°N 10.49139°E / 51.77833; 10.49139
 • elevation900 metres (3,000 ft)
Mouth 
 • location
Aller
 • coordinates
52°31′26″N 10°21′39″E / 52.52389°N 10.36083°E / 52.52389; 10.36083
Length128.2 km (79.7 mi)[1]
Basin size1,822 km2 (703 sq mi)[1]
Basin features
ProgressionAllerWeserNorth Sea

The Oker (pronounced [ˈoːkɐ]) is a river in Lower Saxony, Germany, that has historically formed an important political boundary. It is a left tributary of the River Aller, 128 kilometres (80 mi) in length and runs in a generally northerly direction.