Tundzha River
| Tundzha, Tunca | |
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| Country | Bulgaria, Turkey |
| Basin features | |
| Main source | east of Botev Peak, Stara Planina, Bulgaria 1,940 m (6,360 ft) 42°43′40″N 24°58′10″E / 42.72778°N 24.96944°E |
| River mouth |
Maritsa, Edirne, Turkey 41°42′N 26°34′E / 41.700°N 26.567°ECoordinates: 41°42′N 26°34′E / 41.700°N 26.567°E |
| Basin size | 7,884 km2 (3,044 sq mi) in Bulgaria |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Length | 350 km (220 mi) in Bulgaria |
The Tùndzha (Bulgarian: Тунджа, Turkish: Tunca, Greek: Τόνζος) is a river in Bulgaria and Turkey and the most significant tributary of the Maritsa, emptying into it on Turkish territory near Edirne.
The river takes its source from the central parts of Stara Planina north of Kalofer, it then flows east and makes a sharp turn to the south before Yambol, in which direction it flows until it reaches the Maritsa. The Tundzha's length on Bulgarian territory is 350 km. It has about 50 tributaries, the more important of which Mochuritsa, Popovska and Sinapovska.
Towns on the banks of the river include Kalofer, Yambol and Elhovo.
Tundzha Glacier on Livingston Island in the South Shetland Islands, Antarctica is named after Tundzha River.
Pictures of Tundzha River in Yambol:
Tundzha River near Kargona Quarter
The Bridge near Candy Factory
Tundzha River - between city stadium and city park
The Bridge near Technical Highschool
Hotel Tundzha, Yambol
Tundzha River - flooding on Feb 18, 2010
Pictures of Tundzha River near Elhovo:
Near Elhovo City Park
Near Elhovo
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