Belaya River (Kuban)
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| Belaya River | |
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_Maykop_3.jpg) Belaya River at Maykop | |
| Mouth | Kuban River |
| Length | 273 km (170 mi) |
| Basin area | 5,990 km2 (2,310 sq mi) |
The Belaya (Russian: Бе́лая; Adyghe: Шъхьагуащэ) is a river in the Republic of Adygea and Krasnodar Krai of Russia. It is a tributary of the Kuban River, which it joins in the Krasnodar Reservoir). The river is 273 km long, with a drainage basin of 5,990 km². It has its sources at the main watershed of the Caucasus Mountains. In its upper reaches it is a typical mountain river, and flows through deep canyons, while in its lower parts it is a slow flowing lowland river.
Several cities and towns are located along the river including Maykop and Belorechensk.
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Coordinates: 45°06′00″N 39°28′09″E / 45.10000°N 39.46917°E
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