Tundzha
| Tundzha, Tunca | |
|---|---|
Stara Planina, Bulgaria | |
| • coordinates | 42°43′40″N 24°58′10″E / 42.72778°N 24.96944°E |
| • elevation | 1,940 m (6,360 ft) |
| Mouth | |
• location | Maritsa at Edirne, Turkey |
• coordinates | 41°39′42″N 26°33′44″E / 41.6616°N 26.5622°E |
| Length | ca. 365 km (227 mi) (328.4 km (204.1 mi) in Bulgaria)[1] |
| Basin size | ca. 8,430 km2 (3,250 sq mi) (7,891 km2 (3,047 sq mi) in Bulgaria)[1] |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Maritsa→ Aegean Sea |
The Tundzha (
Tonsus) and the most significant tributary of the Maritsa, emptying into it on Turkish territory near Edirne
.
The river originates in the central parts of
Stara Planina north of Kalofer, initially flowing east and then making a sharp turn to the south before Yambol, in which direction it flows until it reaches the Maritsa. The Tundzha's length is about 365 km, of which 328 km is on Bulgarian territory (including border). It has about 50 tributaries, the more important of which are Mochuritsa, Popovska and Sinapovska
.
Towns on the banks of the river include Kalofer, Yambol and Elhovo.
Honour
Tundzha Glacier on Livingston Island in the South Shetland Islands, Antarctica is named after Tundzha River.
Galleries
Pictures of Tundzha River in Yambol:
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Tundzha River near Kargona Quarter -
The Bridge near Candy Factory -
Tundzha River - between city stadium and city park
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The Bridge near Technical Highschool -
Hotel Tundzha, Yambol -
Tundzha River - flooding on Feb 18, 2010
Pictures of Tundzha River near Elhovo:
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Near Elhovo City Park -
Near Elhovo
References
| Black Sea |
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|---|---|
| Marmara | |
| Aegean | |
| Mediterranean Sea | |
| Persian Gulf | |
| Caspian |
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