Enumerate which rivers flow into the Sea of Azov can be long enough, because there are more than 20 of them. Most of them are occupied by small streams. Among these rivers there are both insignificant and quite important water branches for countries. Separately, we can distinguish the Don and the Kuban. Their significance is very difficult to overestimate. Thanks to these rivers, industry and shipping are developing, they are a source of electrical resources. Wellness centers and recreation centers were also built on their shores.
Sea of Azov
The warmest and shallowest sea in the world is the Sea of Azov. Thanks to a long chain of straits, it connects to the ocean. The length is 39 thousand square meters. km It is located in two countries at once: Ukraine and the Russian Federation. The sea is constantly inhabited by species of fish that are adapted to life in salt waters. For example, flounder and gobies. In addition, fish from nearby tributaries migrate into it.
Due to the fact that the rivers flow into the Sea of Azov, various chemicals enter it . It also affects its salinity. While one of the tributaries, namely Don, was not regulated, the amount of salts was minimal. At the moment, this figure varies from 1 to 2% in different areas of the sea.
What rivers flow into the Sea of Azov?
The most famous rivers flowing into the Sea of Azov are the Don and the Kuban. Half of the tributaries have so-called water eddies, as well as seiches.
Eight rivers flow into the watercourse from Ukraine, while nine from Russia. Maly Utlyuk, Kagalnik, Eya, Korsan, Lozovatkaya and others - all these rivers flow into the Sea of Azov.
Don
One of the largest water flows that flows into the Sea of Azov is Don. It takes fourth place due to its length in Europe. The source of the watercourse must be sought in the region of the Central Russian Upland, namely in the city of Novomoskovsk. It has a bridge in Rostov-on-Don. Its length is considered the largest in the world.
The rivers flowing into the Sea of Azov, and Don is no exception, have cities or villages on their banks. It has two settlements, which differ in the number of people, measured in millions.
The entire right bank of the river is very steep and steep. Here you can often find huge stones and boulders. The left bank looks exactly the opposite: it is flat and gentle. The Don basin is rich in lakes (in the flood they all flood), swampy rivulets. Near the watercourse you can always see forests of different types: coniferous, mixed and broad-leaved. In one of the areas of the river, the shore is completely overgrown with herbs.
Kuban
Kuban is located in the Russian Federation, namely in the North Caucasus. It is formed due to the union of the Ulluks and Uchkulan, which is happening in the Circassian Republic. An interesting fact is that "Kuban" is one of the names of the watercourse, which number more than 300 pieces. The total length of the river is 70 km. After flowing into the Sea of Azov, the stream forms a delta, which is swampy, but also highly productive. Its area exceeds 4 thousand square meters. km The river flows at different heights, which is why it is divided into several zones:
• Up to 200 m above sea level - flat.
• Up to 500 m - foothill.
• Up to 1000 m - mountainous.
• More than 1000 m - high mountain zone.
It should be noted that the Kuban is navigable. At the moment, the river delta, which is located in the lower reaches, is practically drained and is used only by residents of nearby settlements. Sleeves of a water stream, on the contrary, are constantly supported, strengthened and regulated.
Due to the fact that the rivers flow into the Sea of Azov, they belong either to the basin of their estuaries or to the
Atlantic Ocean. Most rivers freeze by the end of autumn, and open closer to mid-spring. Watercourses are fed by melting snows, glaciers, as well as groundwater.