Bulgarian rivers
Danube
Danube river springs from Shvartzvald mountain in Central Europe. It is
the second longest river and the only major European river to flow from
West to East. It empties after 2850 km in the Black Sea on the Romanian
coast. Along its way, the Danube flows through nine countries: Germany,
Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria, Romania, and
Ukraine. The total water area of the...
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Maritsa
Maritsa river springs from Marichinite ezera in Rila mountain and runs
into the Aegean sea. It is long 525 km., from which 322 km. are on
Bulgarian territory. The ancient name of the river is Hebrus.
In the past Maritsa river was navigable from Belovo along the stream. After the clearing of the forests during the Ottoman rule the waters of the drainage have diminished.
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In the past Maritsa river was navigable from Belovo along the stream. After the clearing of the forests during the Ottoman rule the waters of the drainage have diminished.
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Kamchia
The mouth of Kamchia River is one of the most beautiful sights of the
Bulgarian Black Sea region. It is situated 34 km south of Varna, and
504 km east of Sofia. The region is typical with its large beaches with
sand dunes and old riverbeds. The Kamchia river empties some 9000
liters of water every second into the Black Sea. During the spring,
that amount can be as much as 30, 000 liters...
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Iskar
Iskar is the longest Bulgarian river. Its upper reach is situated in
the northern slopes of the Rila Mountain. Its length is about 168 km.,
and its total water area is 8 646 km. Iskar river flows in Danube
river. At the distance of about 70 km. from Sofia, along the river bed
is located the Iskar dam - the biggest water reservoir in the country
used mainly for water supply of the Bulgarian...
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Ropotamo
Ropotamo - The Ropotamo is a relatively short river in southeastern
Bulgaria. It takes its source from the Strandzha Mountains, running for
about 50 km to empty into the Black Sea between Dyuni and Primorsko.
The river is most often noted for its 30 m-wide mouth that is home to
an abundance of flora species, over 100 of which endangered in the
country. The lower section of the Ropotamo is...
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Rezovska River
The Rezovska River or Rezvaya is a river running through Bulgaria and
Turkey. It springs from the Turkish part of the Strandja Mountain where
it is known under the name Passpalderessi. After it flows into the
Veleka River the Rezovska River flows further east. The river forms a
deep valley with many meanders and serves as border line between
Bulgaria and Turkey. It runs into the Black Sea...
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Yantra
Yantra river is long 268 km., and its total water area is about 7 860
sq.km. The river springs from Stara planina mountain and flows into
Danube river. The elbows that the river make, surround the amazing
hills of Veliko Tarnovo – Trapezitsa, Sveta gora. The river makes them
look like small peninsulas. The Iantra river curves picturesquely
around the old part of the town, and the tidy...
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