The Bazavluk (Ukrainian: Базавлук) is a river in Ukraine and a right tributary of the Dnieper. It is 157 kilometres (98 mi) long and its basin area is 4,200 square kilometres (1,622 sq mi).[1] It is shallow and dries up frequently.[2]

Bazavluk
Bazavluk river viewed from the dam on the river Dnieper
Location
CountryUkraine
Physical characteristics
MouthDnieper
 • location
Kakhovka Reservoir
 • coordinates
47°35′05″N 34°04′43″E / 47.58472°N 34.07861°E / 47.58472; 34.07861
Length157 kilometres (98 mi)
Basin size4,200 square kilometres (1,622 sq mi)
Basin features
ProgressionDnieperDnieper–Bug estuaryBlack Sea
Tributaries 
 • rightKamianka

References edit

  1. ^ Базавлук, Great Soviet Encyclopedia
  2. ^ "Encyclopedia of Ukraine - Bazavluk River". Encyclopedia of Ukraine. Canadian Institute of Ukrainian Studies. 2001. Retrieved 2008-04-22.