Astarachay Explained

38.442°N 48.882°W

Astarachay
Name Other:Astaraçay, آستاراچای
Subdivision Type1:Countries
Subdivision Name1:Iran and Azerbaijan
Subdivision Type2:Province
Subdivision Name2:Gilan, Iran
Subdivision Type3:District
Subdivision Name3:Astara, Azerbaijan
Subdivision Type5:Cities
Subdivision Name5:Astara, Iran
Astara Azerbaijan
Length:38km (24miles)
Mouth:Caspian Sea
Basin Size:242km2

The Astarachay (Ostororü|script=Latn, Persian: آستاراچای, Azerbaijani: Astaraçay), is a small river that defines the eastern border between Iran and Azerbaijan in Western Asia.[1]

The river discharges into the Caspian Sea. After flowing in a canyon through the Alborz mountain range, it reaches its river mouth on the southwestern Caspian coast.

The Astarachay is partially in Gilan Province of far northwestern Iran.

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Notes and References

  1. http://www.getamap.net/maps/iran/iran_(general)/_astarachay_reka/ Reka Astara-chay