Salhir River
| Salhyr, Salgir, Salğır Салгір, Салгир | |
|---|---|
 Salhir River in Simferopol | |
| Main source | Chatyrdag, Crimea |
| River mouth | Syvash of the Azov Sea |
| Watershed area | 3,750 km² |
| Physiognomy | |
| Length | 204 km |
| Avg. discharge | 2 m³/s |
The Salgir River (Cyrillic: Салгир; Crimean Tatar: Salğır) is the longest river of the Crimean Peninsula. Its length is 204 km, and its drainage basin is 3,750 km². The average discharge of the water is 2 m³/s.[1]
It is formed in the Chatyrdag mountains, and flows into the Syvash of the Azov Sea near Simferopol, the capital of the Republic of Crimea. Along the way, the river passes through the North Crimean Canal. It is mainly used for hydroelectricity and agricultural usage.
References
- ↑ Simferopol. UKRTravel. Accessed April 17, 2012.
Coordinates: 45°38′53″N 35°00′22″E / 45.64806°N 35.00611°E
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