Volga River | Map, Definition, Economy, & Facts | Britannica
WEBVolga River, river of Europe, the continent’s longest, and the principal waterway of western Russia and the historic cradle of the Russian state. Its basin, sprawling across about two-fifths of the European part of Russia, contains almost half of the entire population of the Russian Republic.
Volga - Wikipedia
WEBThe Volga (Russian: Волга, pronounced [ˈvoɫɡə] ⓘ) is the longest river in Europe. Situated in Russia, it flows through Central Russia to Southern Russia and into the Caspian Sea. The Volga has a length of 3,531 km (2,194 mi), and a catchment area of 1,360,000 km 2 (530,000 sq mi). [ 3 ] .
Volga River - WorldAtlas
WEBJun 28, 2021 · The Volga River is the world’s 18th longest and Europe’s longest river, covering a distance of about 3,530 kilometers from its source to the mouth in the Caspian Sea. It is the longest river flowing into the Caspian Sea, the world’s largest closed basin.
Volga River summary | Britannica
WEBEurope’s longest river and the principal waterway of western Russia, it rises in the Valdai Hills northwest of Moscow and flows 2,193 mi (3,530 km) southeastward to empty into the Caspian Sea. It is used for power production, irrigation, flood control, and transportation.
VOLGA RIVER | Facts and Details
WEBThe Volga River is the longest river in Europe. Draining two thirds of European Russia and nearly a third of Europe and known to Russians as "Mother Volga," it is of great importance and economic value to Russia.
Volga River - New World Encyclopedia
WEBThe Volga (Russian: Во́лга) is the longest river in Europe. Situated in Russia, it flows through Central Russia to Southern Russia and into the Caspian Sea. The Volga is widely regarded as the national river of Russia.
Volga River - Students | Britannica Kids | Homework Help
WEBEurope ’s longest river and the principal waterway of Russia, the Volga arises in the Valdai Hills northwest of Moscow and flows southeastward for 2,325 miles (3,740 kilometers) to empty into the Caspian Sea. Known as Mother Volga, it is a symbol of Russia and a central theme in songs and stories.
Volga River - Exploration, Study, Russia | Britannica
WEBIt lies just north of the Samara Reservoir on the Volga River, where it is joined by the Kazanka River. The city stretches for about 15 miles (25 km) along hills, which are much dissected by ravines.
Volga River - Kids | Britannica Kids | Homework Help
WEBThe Volga is Europe’s longest river. It flows 2,325 miles (3,740 kilometers) through western Russia. The Volga has played an important part in the life of the Russian people. In Russian folklore it is called Mother Volga. The Volga begins in the Valdai Hills northwest of Moscow, Russia’s capital.
Volga - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
WEBIt is Europe 's longest river, with a length of 3,530 kilometres, [14] and forms the core of the largest river system in Europe. It rises in the Valdai Hills of Russia, 225m above sea level north-west of Moscow. The Kama, Oka, Vetluga and the Sura are its main tributaries.
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