The Danube flows through ten countries, and waters from about twenty countries contribute to its flow. It used to divide empires and regions, and today it is a river that connects peoples. We bring you some interesting facts about this magnificent river. 1. The Danube is the second longest river in Europe The longest river in Europe is the Volga - an amazing body of water that covers an area of 3,692 kilometers in western Russia. The second longest river is the Danube, 2,860 kilometers, and flows from Germany to Ukraine. 2. The Danube flows from Germany to the Black Sea Incredible length and flow from east to west, have made this river the center of various historical events. The Danube originates in the Black Forest region of Germany and flows into the Black Sea. 3. On the banks of the Danube lie four capitals There are also four capitals on the banks of the Danube: Vienna, Belgrade, Budapest and Bratislava. 4. It is one of the most important waterways in Europe Through the Bavarian Canal, the Danube connects the Atlantic Ocean with the Black Sea. Thanks to its width, large ships can also sail on the Danube. 5. The greatest depth of the Danube is 90 meters At the Iron Gate, the Danube crosses the road between the Carpathian-Balkan Wreath, a place where many Romanians risked their lives during Ceausescu's rule by trying to cross the river where it is narrowest but also deepest (about 150 m wide, 90 m deep) in Kazan. , which is also the most attractive part of the Djerdap gorge. 6. At the bottom of the Danube are numerous powerful warships In 1944, predicting that defeat was imminent, hundreds of German ships sailed the Danube to avoid being captured by the Soviet Union. Today, warships can be seen from the banks of the Danube in the summer, when the water level in the riverbed drops. 7. The Danube is the river with the most names Due to its "multinational" and "multi-historical" affiliation, the Danube is a river that many peoples call differently. The Thracians called it Istros, and the Scythians Mataos. The great ancient Romans gave it the names Danister and Danubius, and the Greeks Dunavius. In Germany and Austria, it is still known as the Danube, and the French call it Le Danibe. It flows through Budapest under the name Duna, and in Romania it is known as Dunarea. The Turks call it the Tuna, the Russians and the Slovaks call it the Danube, and we and the Bulgarians call it the Danube. #Clicks&Shots #noisecash #originalcontent #originalphoto #serbia #travel #traveling #nature #danube #serbiatravel #sunday #greennature #serbia #europe
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