Astarachay
For the administrative subdivision of Iran, see Astara County. For the administrative subdivision of Iran, see Astara, Iran. For the administrative subdivision of Iran, see Central District (Astara County). For the city in Azerbaijan, see Astara, Azerbaijan.
Coordinates: 38°15′N 48°31′E / 38.25°N 48.52°E
| Astarachay | |
| Astaraçay, آستاراچای | |
| River | |
| Country |  Iran and  Azerbaijan |
|---|---|
| Provinces | Gilan Iran |
| District | Lankaran Azerbaijan |
| Cities | Astara Iran, Astara Azerbaijan |
| Mouth | Caspian Sea |
| Length | 38 km (24 mi) |
| Basin | 242 km2 (93 sq mi) |
The Astarachay, (Persian: آستاراچای) and (Azerbaijani: Astaraçay), is a small river that defines the eastern border between Iran and Azerbaijan in Western Asia.[1]
It is a tributary of the Caspian Sea. After flowing in a canyon through the Alborz mountain range, it reaches its river mouth on the southwestern Caspian coast.
It is partially in Gilan Province of far northwestern Iran.
See also
- Tributaries of the Caspian Sea
- Alborz mountain range topics
- Landforms of Gilan Province
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