One of the most beautiful and the strongest rivers not only our country but also the world - a great Cupid, proving his last years severe power flash floods and floods.In the pool area it stands on the 10th place in the world and the fourth - in our country, occupying over 1,855,000 square kilometers.It divides China and Russia, making both countries covet call himself "master" of the Far father.Although who's boss, Cupid still show ...
Those who became interested in the history of the country, its most significant objects, be sure to learn more about this river, about where the source of the river Amur, what is its character.Interestingly, even the Japanese who do not like to praise something alien and consider their river most worthy of praise, can not hold back in admiration of this mighty river.And we, the people of Russia, just have to be proud of its beautiful and unique rivers.
Source
For the source of the Amur River all the scientists decided to take a place at the eastern tip of.Mad.This majestic river formed by the merger Shilka and Argun.However, there is speculation that in fact the source of the Amur River - a small unnamed stream, flowing into the river.Onon.He, in turn, merged with Ingoda, which together form the Shilka, which is one and the main components of the Amur.
Cupid can be divided into three sections:
- top - from the place constituting the source of the river Amur to Blagoveshchensk.In this area a strong current of the river, but rather the nature of the mountain.
- Mid - section of a length of about 1000 km.It stretches from Blagoveshchensk to Khabarovsk.River throughout this area is calm, flat.
- Lower - a length of about 950 km.From Khabarovsk to sea.Much more affluent it becomes Cupid after the confluence of major tributaries - the Ussuri.
Tributaries Tributaries Cupid is not much, but each of them gives exactly the nature of the river, which is known to us now Amur.It Zeya, Argun, Bureya, Amgun, Ussuri, Gur, Sungari and Gorin Anuy.All tributaries of the Amur River are rich in commercial fish.The most popular among fishermen and consumers of salmon, lamprey, salmon, chum salmon and smelt.In addition, you can find sea Amur sturgeon and Kaluga.
Interesting facts about the river
- first Russian people saw the source of the river Amur were Cossacks in 1644, came under the leadership of Poyarkova.
- Every year is exceeded MPC to phenol, nitrate and microbiological parameters.
- occurring on the territory of three countries: Mongolia (about 2% of the total area of the river), China (44%) and Russia (54%).
those who appreciate, love and understand the beauty of the nature of his native country, be sure to see this majestic river.
