Sozh
The Sozh (Belarusian: Сож, romanized: Sož, IPA: [sɔʐ]; Russian: Сож; Ukrainian: Сож) is a river flowing in Russia, Belarus, and Ukraine. It is a left bank tributary of the Dnieper. The Sozh passes through Gomel, the second largest city in Belarus.
Sozh | |
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Native name |
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Location | |
Country | Belarus, Russia, Ukraine |
Physical characteristics | |
Source | |
• location | Russia |
Mouth | |
• location | Dnieper |
• coordinates | 51°56′50″N 30°48′24″E |
Length | 648 km (403 mi) |
Basin size | 42,140 km2 (16,270 sq mi) |
Discharge | |
• average | In Gomel: 207 m3/s (7,300 cu ft/s) |
Basin features | |
Progression | Dnieper→ Dnieper–Bug estuary→ Black Sea |
The river is crossed by the Sozh Floating Bridge at Korma and an elegant steel arch at Gomel, which is featured on a Rbls 300 national stamp.
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