Sfântu Gheorghe branch

For other uses, see Sfântu Gheorghe (disambiguation).

Sfântu Gheorghe branch

Danube Delta full map with its distributaries identified

The Sfântu Gheorghe branch (Romanian: Brațul Sfântu Gheorghe; Ukrainian: Георгіївське гирло) is a distributary of the river Danube, that contributes in forming the Danube Delta.

This is the southernmost branch of the Danube; the other two main branches are the Chilia branch and the Sulina branch. The Sfântu Gheorghe branch runs on a length of 64 kilometres (40 mi), in a southeasterly direction. Its outflow comprises about 22% of the Danube's discharge.

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  Fishing boats between Nufăru and Mahmudia