Siret River facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Siret River |
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| River | |
 The Siret in Romania and Ukraine
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| Countries | Ukraine, Romania |
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| Oblast/ Counties |
Ukraine: Chernivtsi, Romania: Botoşani, Suceava, Neamţ, Iaşi, Bacău, Vrancea, Galaţi |
| Tributaries | |
| - left | Bârlad |
| - right | Suceava, Moldova, Bistriţa, Trotuş, Putna, Buzău |
| Cities | Roman, Bacău, Galaţi |
| Source | |
| - location | Eastern Carpathians, Chernivtsi Oblast, Ukraine |
| - elevation | 1,238 m (4,062 ft) |
| Mouth | Danube |
| Length | 706 km (439 mi) |
| Basin | 44,835 km² (17,311 sq mi) |
The Siret River is a long river that starts in the Carpathian Mountains in Ukraine. It flows south through Romania for about 470 kilometers. Finally, it joins the mighty Danube River. Long ago, people called this river Hierasus.
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Where Does the Siret River Flow?
The Siret River begins in the Chernivtsi Oblast region of Ukraine. It then crosses into Romania. The river flows through several counties in Romania. These include Botoşani, Suceava, Neamţ, Iaşi, Bacău, Vrancea, and Galaţi.
Cities and Towns Along the River
Many towns and cities are located along the Siret River. Some of the bigger cities include Roman, Bacău, and Galaţi. These places often use the river for water or transportation.
River Facts and Figures
The Siret River is about 706 kilometers (439 miles) long. Its watershed covers a huge area of 44,835 square kilometers. A watershed is all the land where water drains into one river. The river starts high up in the mountains, at an elevation of 1,238 meters (4,062 feet).
Rivers Joining the Siret
Many smaller rivers flow into the Siret River. These are called tributaries. Some important rivers that join the Siret from its right side include the Suceava, Moldova, Bistriţa, Trotuş, Putna, and Buzău. The Bârlad is a key river that joins from the left.
Images for kids
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Siret river near Roman.
