Sfântu Gheorghe branch

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.

For other uses, see Sfântu Gheorghe (disambiguation).
Danube Delta full map with its distributaries identified

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.

  • The Sfântu Gheorghe branch of the Danube
    The Sfântu Gheorghe branch of the Danube
  • Fishing boats between Nufăru and Mahmudia
    Fishing boats between Nufăru and Mahmudia
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