It can be long enough to list which rivers flow into the Sea of Azov, because there are more than 20 of them. Most of them are occupied by small streams. Among these rivers there are both insignificant and rather important water branches for the countries. Don and Kuban can be singled out separately. Their importance is very difficult to overestimate. Thanks to these rivers, industry, shipping are developing, they are a source of electricity. Also, he alth centers and recreation centers were built on their banks.
Sea of Azov
The warmest and shallowest sea in the world is the Sea of Azov. Thanks to a long chain of straits, it is connected to the ocean. Length - 39 thousand square meters. km. It is located in two countries at once: Ukraine and the Russian Federation. The sea is constantly inhabited by fish species that are adapted to life in s alt waters. For example, flounder and gobies. In addition, fish from nearby tributaries migrate to 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 the Don, was notregulated, the amount of s alts was minimal. At the moment, this figure varies from 1 to 2% in different areas of the sea.
Which rivers flow into the Sea of Azov?
The most famous rivers flowing into the Sea of Azov are the Don and 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, Lozovatskaya and others - all these rivers flow into the Sea of Azov.
Don
One of the largest water streams that flows into the Sea of Azov is the Don. It ranks fourth 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. On it stands a bridge in Rostov-on-Don. Its length is considered the longest in the world.
The rivers flowing into the Sea of Azov, and the Don is no exception, have towns or villages on their banks. There are two settlements on it, which differ in the number of population, 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 (they are all flooded during the flood), swampy streams. Near the watercourse you can always see forests of different types: coniferous, mixed and broad-leaved. In one area of the river, the bank is completely overgrown with grass.
Kuban
Kuban is located in the Russian Federation, namely in the North Caucasus. It is formed due to the union of Ullukam and Uchkulan, which takes place in the Circassian Republic. An interesting fact is that "Kuban" is one of the names of the watercourse, of which there are 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 at the same time 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 - highland 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. The arms of the water stream, on the contrary, are constantly maintained, strengthened and regulated.
Due to the fact that the rivers flow into the Sea of Azov, they belong either to the basin of their mouth or to the Atlantic Ocean. Most of the rivers freeze by the end of autumn, and open closer to the middle of spring. Watercourses are fed by melting snow, glaciers, and groundwater.
