Balikh River
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The Balikh River (Arabic: نهر البليخ) is a perennial river that originates in the spring of Ain al-Arous near Tell Abyad in the Eastern Mediterranean conifer-sclerophyllous-broadleaf forests ecoregion. It flows due south and joins the Euphrates at the modern city of Raqqa. The Balikh is the second largest tributary to the Euphrates in Syria, after the Khabur River. It is an important source of water and large sections have recently been subjected to canalization.
Quick Facts Balikh Arabic: البليخ, Location ...
Balikh Arabic: البليخ | |
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Location | |
Country | Syria |
Basin area | Turkey |
Cities | Tell Abyad, Raqqa |
Physical characteristics | |
Source | Ain al-Arous |
• coordinates | 36°40′13″N 38°56′24″E |
• elevation | 350 m (1,150 ft)approx. |
Mouth | Euphrates |
• coordinates | 35°55′21″N 39°4′40″E |
• elevation | 250 m (820 ft)approx. |
Length | 100 km (62 mi)approx. |
Basin size | 14,400 km2 (5,600 sq mi) |
Discharge | |
• location | Ain al-Arous[1] |
• average | 6 m3/s (210 cu ft/s) |
• minimum | 5 m3/s (180 cu ft/s) |
• maximum | 12 m3/s (420 cu ft/s) |
Basin features | |
Tributaries | |
• left | Jullab, Wadi al-Kheder |
• right | Wadi Qaramogh |
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