Bîc River
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For the village of Bîc in Chişinău municipality, see Bubuieci.
| Bîc (Bâc) | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Codri |
| Mouth | Dniester |
| Basin countries | Moldova |
| Length | 155 km |
| Avg. discharge |
1 m³/s (annual mean) 220 m³/s (springtime) |
| Basin area | 2,150 km² |
Bîc (Bâc or Byk) is a river in Moldova, a right tributary of Dniester.
The upper flow of Bîc cuts a deep canyon in Codri Hills. The capital of Moldova, Chişinău, is situated near Bîc. A dam near Chişinău holds the Chişinău Sea reservoir, which has an area of about 10 km². During the summer season, Bîc often dries out and turns into a chain of lakes. The river is heavily polluted, so swimming in it is not advisable.
Coordinates: 46°54′42″N 29°27′59″E / 46.91167°N 29.46639°E
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