Shilka (river)
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The Shilka (Russian: Ши́лка; Evenki: Силькари, Sil'kari; Buryat: Шилкэ, Shilke; Mongolian: Шилка, Shilka; Chinese: 石勒喀) is a river in Zabaykalsky Krai, (Dauria) south-eastern Russia. It has a length of 560 km (350 mi), and has a drainage basin of 206,000 square kilometres (80,000 sq mi).[1]
The name derives from Evenki shilki 'narrow valley.'[2]
Course
It originates as the confluence of the rivers Onon and Ingoda. Its confluence with the Argun on the Russia-China border gives rise to the Amur. The river is navigable for its entire length. The town Sretensk lies on the Shilka.[1]
Tributaries
The largest tributaries of the Shilka are, from source to mouth:[3]
- Onon (right)
- Ingoda (left)
- Nercha (left)
- Kuenga (left)
- Chacha (left)
- Kara (left)
- Chyornaya (left)
See also
- Selenga Highlands
- List of rivers of Russia
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