Songacha River

Sungacha River
Sungacha River (dark blue)
Basin
Main source	Khanka Lake
River mouth	Ussuri River
Size	25,600 km² (9,900 sq mi)
Country	Russia, People's Republic of China
Physiognomy
Length	180 to 210 km (110 to 130 mi)

The Songacha or Sungacha River (Сунгача) (Chinese: 松阿察河; pinyin: Sōngàchá Hé) is a river marking part of the border between the Russian Federation and the People's Republic of China. It is a tributary of the Ussuri River, and the only outflow of Khanka Lake.

The Songacha ranges from 180 to 210 kilometres (110 to 130 mi) in length; the length fluctuates as the stream bed changes every year. The area of its basin is approximately 25,600 square kilometres (9,900 sq mi).

The river supports a rich diversity of flora and fauna, including Nelumbo nucifera in its basin.

The Songacha's waters come from rain, snow and springs.

External links

(Russian) Sungacha River - about Sungacha River.

Heilongjiang topics

Harbin (capital)

General	History Politics Economy

Geography	Cities Greater Khingan mountain range Lesser Khingan mountain range Wanda Mountains Huma River Muling River Naoli River Songhua River Nen River Mudan River Amur River

Education	Harbin Institute of Technology Harbin Normal University Harbin University of Science and Technology Heilongjiang University Northeast Agricultural University Northeast Forestry University

Visitor attractions	Diaoshuilou Falls Lake Xingkai Jingpo Lake Mudan River Zhalong Nature Reserve

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Coordinates: 45°34′30″N 133°24′55″E / 45.5751°N 133.4152°E / 45.5751; 133.4152

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