Bîc River
Bîc (Bâc) | |
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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 |
Bâc (also spelled Bîc) is a river in Moldova, a right tributary of Dniester.
The upper flow of Bâc cuts a deep canyon in Codri Hills. The capital of Moldova, Chișinău, is situated near Bâc. A dam near Chișinău holds the Chișinău Sea reservoir, which has an area of about 10 km². During the summer season, Bâc 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