What is the longest river in Azerbaijan?
The Kura River (also called the Kur River) is Azerbaijan's longest river and the longest in the South Caucasus region. It's about 1,515 kilometers long and flows through Turkey, Georgia, and Azerbaijan, ending in the Caspian Sea. In Azerbaijan alone, the river travels about 900 kilometers and is important to the country's geography, economy, and the environment.
Key facts about the Kura River:
- Total length: about 1,515 km
- Length in Azerbaijan: about 900 km
- Source: Northeastern Turkey (Kars Plateau)
- End point: Caspian Sea
- Countries it flows through: Turkey, Georgia, and Azerbaijan
- Major cities along the river: Tbilisi (Georgia), Ganja and Sabirabad (Azerbaijan)
The Kura River is very important.
- Farming: Farmers in central and eastern Azerbaijan use the river's water to irrigate their crops. This is very important for agriculture.
- Power: Hydroelectric plants along the river help provide electricity for Azerbaijan.
- Water: Many towns and cities in Azerbaijan get their drinking and industrial water from the Kura River.
- Wildlife: The river and surrounding wetlands support many kinds of plants and animals.
Environmental problems exist. Although the Kura River is Azerbaijan's biggest and most important river, there are issues. Pollution, lower water levels, and sediment build-up are problems. These problems come from how people use the river further upstream and from climate change.
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