Moldova (river)
River in Romania / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Moldova (Romanian: Moldova, pronounced [molˈdova] ⓘ, German: Moldau) is a river in Romania, in the historical region of Moldavia. It is a right tributary of the river Siret.[1][2][3] The river rises from the Obcina Feredeu Mountains of Bukovina in Suceava County and joins the Siret in Cotu Vameș, east of the city of Roman in Neamț County.[4] The total length of the Moldova from its source to its confluence with the Siret is 213 km (132 mi).[2][5][6] Its basin area is 4,299 km2 (1,660 sq mi).[2][5][6]
Quick Facts Location, Country ...
Moldova | |
---|---|
Location | |
Country | Romania |
Counties | Suceava, Iași, Neamț |
Towns | Câmpulung Moldovenesc, Roman |
Physical characteristics | |
Source | Obcina Feredeu Mountains |
Mouth | Siret |
• location | near Roman |
• coordinates | 46°54′11″N 26°58′09″E |
Length | 213 km (132 mi) |
Basin size | 4,299 km2 (1,660 sq mi) |
Discharge | |
• location | * |
• average | 32 m3/s (1,100 cu ft/s) |
Basin features | |
Progression | Siret→ Danube→ Black Sea |
Tributaries | |
• left | Moldovița |
• right | Neamț |
Close
The river gave its name to the Principality of Moldavia, whose first capital, Târgul Moldovei (now Baia), is on the Moldova River. The etymology of the name is disputed.