Tundzha

Tundzha, Tunca
The Tunca River at Edirne, Turkey
Country	Bulgaria, Turkey
Basin
Main source	east of Botev Peak, Stara Planina, Bulgaria 1,940 m (6,360 ft) 42°43′40″N 24°58′10″E / 42.72778°N 24.96944°E / 42.72778; 24.96944 (Primary source of Tundzha, Tunca)
River mouth	Maritsa, Edirne, Turkey 41°42′N 26°34′E / 41.700°N 26.567°E / 41.700; 26.567 (Tundzha River mouth)Coordinates: 41°42′N 26°34′E / 41.700°N 26.567°E / 41.700; 26.567 (Tundzha River mouth)
Basin size	7,884 km2 (3,044 sq mi) in Bulgaria
Physical characteristics
Length	350 km (220 mi) in Bulgaria

The Tùndzha (Bulgarian: Тунджа, Turkish: Tunca, Greek: Τόνζος) is a river in Bulgaria and Turkey and the most significant tributary of the Maritsa, emptying into it on Turkish territory near Edirne.

The river takes its source from the central parts of Stara Planina north of Kalofer, it then flows east and makes a sharp turn to the south before Yambol, in which direction it flows until it reaches the Maritsa. The Tundzha's length on Bulgarian territory is 350 km. It has about 50 tributaries, the more important of which Mochuritsa, Popovska and Sinapovska.

Towns on the banks of the river include Kalofer, Yambol and Elhovo.

Honour

Tundzha Glacier on Livingston Island in the South Shetland Islands, Antarctica is named after Tundzha River.

Galleries

Pictures of Tundzha River in Yambol:

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  Tundzha River near Kargona Quarter
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  The Bridge near Candy Factory
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  Tundzha River - between city stadium and city park

Tundzha River in Yambol, Bulgaria - The Bridge that connects former Mineral Public Bath and Hotel Tundzha with the City Park

Tundzha River in Yambol, Bulgaria - near the City Stadium and the City Park

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  The Bridge near Technical Highschool
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  Hotel Tundzha, Yambol
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  Tundzha River - flooding on Feb 18, 2010

Pictures of Tundzha River near Elhovo:

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  Near Elhovo City Park
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  Near Elhovo