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That so many interests can abide by a negotiated compact is rightly considered an accomplishment. To give credit where credit is due, however, the Danube River might be considered as providing a better example of cooperative river management. Located in Central Europe, the Danube is 1,700 miles long, running through or affecting water flow in 17 nations. These nations have reached accord on both water allocation and, more recently, pollution reduction needs. Although strained at times, the agreement seems to be holding up reasonably well.