List of rivers of Georgia (country) facts for kids

Map of Georgia

The country of Georgia is in a region called the Caucasus. It has many rivers! These rivers flow into two main areas: the Black Sea to the west or the Caspian Sea to the east. Some of Georgia's most famous rivers are the Alazani, Aragvi, Enguri, Kura (Mtkvari), and Rioni rivers.

Georgia has about 25,000 rivers. Many of these rivers are used to create hydroelectric power. This means they help make electricity for people to use. The rivers in western Georgia flow into the Black Sea. Rivers in eastern Georgia flow through another country, Azerbaijan, and then into the Caspian Sea.

The largest river is the Kura River. It flows for 1,364 kilometers (about 848 miles). It starts in Turkey, then crosses eastern Georgia, flowing right through the capital city, Tbilisi. Finally, it reaches the Caspian Sea. The Rioni River is the longest river completely within Georgia. It starts in the Greater Caucasus mountains and flows into the Black Sea at the port city of Poti.

Important Rivers of Georgia

Georgia's rivers are very important for the country. They provide water, help create electricity, and shape the land.

Longest Rivers

The Alazani River is the longest river that flows through Georgia and Azerbaijan. The Enguri River is the second longest river that stays within Georgia's borders. The Rioni River is the longest river that flows entirely within Georgia.

River Basins

A river basin is the area of land where all the water drains into a specific river or sea. Georgia's rivers are part of two big river basins:

• Black Sea Basin: Rivers in western Georgia, like the Rioni and Enguri, flow into the Black Sea.
• Caspian Sea Basin: Rivers in eastern Georgia, like the Kura and Alazani, flow towards the Caspian Sea.

List of Rivers

This table lists some important rivers that flow through Georgia. It shows how long each river is in total, how much of it is in Georgia, and where its water eventually goes.

Images for kids

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  Alazani

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  Aragvi River

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  Çoruh River

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  Enguri River

• Enguri River Dam.jpg

  Enguri River Dam

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  Kura River

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  Rioni River

See also

In Spanish: Anexo:Ríos de Georgia para niños