elb
Elb is a toponym that has appeared as a variant spelling of the Elbe River, a major Central European waterway. The common English and German name is Elbe; the form “Elb” is found in certain historical texts, on older maps, and in some regional languages, but it is not widely used in modern usage.
The river rises in the eastern part of Central Europe, usually linked with the Krkonoše (Giant Mountains)
Major tributaries include the Vltava (Moldau), Mulde, and Saale, with the Havel joining near the Berlin area.
The Elbe basin spans the Czech Republic and Germany; efforts to reduce pollution and restore habitats have
In modern usage, Elb appears mainly in historical or regional contexts; for the river itself, the standard