Menza (river) explained

Menza
Other Name:Mongolian: Минж гол
Russian: Менза
Pushpin Map:Russia Zabaykalsky Krai
Pushpin Map Caption:Mouth location in Transbaikal Krai, Russia
Source1 Coordinates:48.6081°N 108.3239°W
Mouth Coordinates:50.2264°N 108.6083°W
Progression:Chikoy
Subdivision Type1:Countries
Length:337km (209miles)
Basin Size:13800km2

The Menza (Russian: Менза; Mongolian: Минж гол) is a river in Zabaykalsky Krai in Russia, and Töv Province, Mongolia. It is the largest tributary of the Chikoy. Its length is 337km (209miles). The area of its basin is 13800km2.[1]

Course

The Menza has its source in the northern part of the Khentii Mountains in Mongolia. It flows across mountainous areas, first northeastwards, entering Zabaykalsky Krai, then bends to the northwest across the western edge of the Khentei-Daur Highlands, joining the Chikoy on its left bank. The Burkal (Буркал) is its most important tributary.

See also

Notes and References

  1. http://textual.ru/gvr/index.php?card=209177 Russian State Water Register - Река Менза (Минчжи)