Transcarpathian Lowland

Transcarpathian Lowland

Lowland region in Ukraine
Countries Ukraine

Transcarpathian Lowland or Tysa Lowland[1] is a lowland in the southwestern portion of the Zakarpattia Oblast in the drainage basin of Tisza river[2] and located on its right banks. The plain stretches along the Hungary-Ukraine border.

The lowland has an area of 2,000 km2 (770 sq mi). Average height is 102–120 m (335–394 ft), while maximum is 400 m (1,300 ft) (Berehove Hills).

The lowland contains most of the population of region and includes all its major cities such as Uzhhorod, Mukacheve, Berehove, Vynohradiv and others.

See also

References

  1. ↑ Tysa Lowland at the Encyclopedia of Ukraine
  2. ↑ Transcarpathian Lowland at Ukrainian Soviet Encyclopedia (Internet Archive).

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