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
Sozh in Gomel, Belarus
Native name
Location
CountryBelarus, Russia, Ukraine
Physical characteristics
Source 
  locationRussia
Mouth 
  location
Dnieper
  coordinates
51°56′50″N 30°48′24″E
Length648 km (403 mi)
Basin size42,140 km2 (16,270 sq mi)
Discharge 
  averageIn Gomel: 207 m3/s (7,300 cu ft/s)
Basin features
ProgressionDnieperDnieper–Bug estuaryBlack 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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