Danube - Wikipedia
WEBThe Danube (/ ˈdæn.juːb / DAN-yoob; see also other names) is the second-longest river in Europe, after the Volga in Russia. It flows through Central and Southeastern Europe, from the Black Forest south into the Black Sea. A large and historically important river, it was once a frontier of the Roman Empire.
Danube River | Map, Cities, Countries, & Facts | Britannica
WEB2 days ago · Danube River, the second longest river in Europe after the Volga. It rises in the Black Forest mountains of western Germany and flows for some 1,770 miles (2,850 km) to its mouth on the Black Sea. Along its course it passes through 10 countries. Learn more about the Danube River in this article.
Source of the Danube - Wikipedia
WEBThe river Danube properly begins with the confluence of the two headwater streams Brigach and Breg in the region of Donaueschingen. The river flows on from there into the delta of the Black Sea, after 2811 km.
Danube River - WorldAtlas
WEBJul 13, 2021 · One of Europe’s most significant shipping routes today and a major determinant in the settlement patterns and political evolution of Central and South-eastern Europe, the Danube River is the second-longest river of the European continent, after the Russian Volga River.
Danube River: Europe's Longest River (Facts & Info) - Ocean Info
WEBThe Danube is the only major European river to flow from the west to the east, crossing through 10 countries, more than any other river in the world, making it a key link between various cultures and economies in Europe.
Danube River summary | Britannica
WEBThe second longest European river (after the Volga), it rises in Germany’s Black Forest and flows about 1,770 mi (2,850 km) to the Black Sea, passing along or through Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria, Romania, Ukraine, and Moldova. Its many tributaries include the Drava, Tisza, and Sava rivers.
Danube River - Encyclopedia of World Geography
WEBTHE DANUBE RIVER IS the longest river in western Europe, surpassed in Europe as a whole only by the VOLGA in RUSSIA. Fourteen countries are drained by its watershed, covering over 312,000 square mi (800,000 square km): GERMANY, AUSTRIA (and small parts of eastern SWITZERLAND), the CZECH REPUBLIC, SLOVAKIA, HUNGARY (and a small corner of ...
The flow of Danube cooperation: a history of shared responsibility
WEBAfter WWII, new East–West political alliances called for a new approach in river management. The Danube River Conference was held in Belgrade in 1948, and shifted control of navigation from the nonriver powers to the exclusive control of each country.
Countries of the Danube River Basin - ICPDR
WEBAustria. The Danube is a major economic, geographical and cultural force in Austria. Draining over 96% of the... Bosnia-Herzegovina. The waters of Bosnia and Herzegovina are split between the Danube River Basin District and the Adria... Bulgaria. The territory of Bulgaria is 110,912 km². The country is characterized by a rich diversity in morpho...
Danube River - Hydrology, Tributaries, Basin | Britannica
WEB3 days ago · Danube River - Hydrology, Tributaries, Basin: The different physical features of the river basin affect the amount of water runoff in its three sections. In the upper Danube the runoff corresponds to that of the Alpine tributaries, where the maximum occurs in June when melting of snow and ice in the Alps is the most intensive.