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(Redirected from Tunca (river)) River in Bulgaria and Turkey For the municipality, see Tundzha municipality.
Tundzha, Tunca
The Tunca River at Edirne, Turkey
Location
CountryBulgaria, Turkey
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • locationeast of Botev Peak, Stara Planina, Bulgaria
 • coordinates42°43′40″N 24°58′10″E / 42.72778°N 24.96944°E / 42.72778; 24.96944
 • elevation1,940 m (6,360 ft)
Mouth 
 • locationMaritsa at Edirne, Turkey
 • coordinates41°39′42″N 26°33′44″E / 41.6616°N 26.5622°E / 41.6616; 26.5622 (Tundzha River mouth)
Lengthca. 365 km (227 mi) (328.4 km (204.1 mi) in Bulgaria)
Basin sizeca. 8,430 km (3,250 sq mi) (7,891 km (3,047 sq mi) in Bulgaria)
Basin features
ProgressionMaritsa→ Aegean Sea

The Tundzha (Bulgarian: Тунджа [ˈtund͡ʒɐ]; Turkish: Tunca [tund͡ʒa]; Greek: Τόνζος [ˈtonzos]) is a river in Bulgaria and Turkey (known in antiquity as the 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:

  • Tundzha River near Kargona Quarter Tundzha River near Kargona Quarter
  • The Bridge near the Candy Factory The Bridge near the Candy Factory
  • Tundzha River between the city stadium and the city park Tundzha River between the city stadium and the city park
Tundzha River in Yambol, Bulgaria – The Bridge that connects former Mineral Public Bath and Hotel Tundzha with the City Park
Tundzha River in Yambol, Bulgaria, near the City Stadium and the City Park
  • The Bridge near Technical Highschool The Bridge near Technical Highschool
  • Hotel Tundzha, Yambol Hotel Tundzha, Yambol
  • Tundzha River flooding on February 18, 2010 Tundzha River flooding on February 18, 2010

Pictures of Tundzha River near Elhovo:

  • Near Elhovo City Park Near Elhovo City Park
  • Near Elhovo Near Elhovo

References

  1. ^ Statistical Yearbook 2017, National Statistical Institute (Bulgaria), p. 17
Turkey Rivers of Turkey by drainage basin
Black Sea
Marmara
Aegean
Mediterranean Sea
Persian Gulf
Caspian


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