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The Siret or Sireth River (Ukrainian
Ukrainian language

Ukrainian is a language of the East Slavic languages of the Slavic languages. It is the official language of Ukraine. In some areas of Russia there are dialects, Balachka or Surzhyk, which are the Ukrainianized versions of the Russian language....
: ?????, Russian
Russian language

Russian is the most geographically widespread language of Eurasia, the most widely spoken of the Slavic languages, and the largest native language in Europe....
: ????? , Hungarian
Hungarian language

Hungarian is a Uralic languages unrelated to most other languages in Europe. It is mainly spoken in Hungary and by the Hungarian minorities in the seven neighbouring countries....
: Szeret) is a river
River

A river is a natural stream of water, usually freshwater, flowing toward an ocean, a lake, or another stream. In some cases a river flows into the ground or dries up completely before reaching another body of water....
 that rises from the Carpathians
Carpathian Mountains

The Carpathian Mountains or Carpathians are a range of mountains forming an arc of roughly 1,500 km across Central Europe and Eastern Europe, making them the largest mountain range in Europe....
 in the Northern Bukovina
Bukovina

Bukovina is a historical region on the northern slopes of the northeastern Carpathian Mountains and the adjoining plains. It is currently split between Romania and Ukraine....
 region of Ukraine
Ukraine

Ukraine is a country in Eastern Europe. It is bordered by Russia to the east; Belarus to the north; Poland, Slovakia, and Hungary to the west; Romania and Moldova to the southwest; and the Black Sea and Sea of Azov to the south....
, and flows southward into Romania
Romania

Romania is a country located in Southeastern Europe Central Europe, North of the Balkan Peninsula, on the Lower Danube, within and outside the Carpathian Mountains, bordering on the Black Sea....
 for 470 km before it joins the Danube
Danube

The Danube is the longest river in the European Union and Europe's second longest river after the Volga.The river originates in the Black Forest in Germany as the much smaller Brigach and Breg River rivers which join at the eponymously named German town Donaueschingen, after which it is known as the Danube and flows eastwards for a distance...
. In ancient times, it was named Hierasus.








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The Siret or Sireth River (Ukrainian
Ukrainian language

Ukrainian is a language of the East Slavic languages of the Slavic languages. It is the official language of Ukraine. In some areas of Russia there are dialects, Balachka or Surzhyk, which are the Ukrainianized versions of the Russian language....
: ?????, Russian
Russian language

Russian is the most geographically widespread language of Eurasia, the most widely spoken of the Slavic languages, and the largest native language in Europe....
: ????? , Hungarian
Hungarian language

Hungarian is a Uralic languages unrelated to most other languages in Europe. It is mainly spoken in Hungary and by the Hungarian minorities in the seven neighbouring countries....
: Szeret) is a river
River

A river is a natural stream of water, usually freshwater, flowing toward an ocean, a lake, or another stream. In some cases a river flows into the ground or dries up completely before reaching another body of water....
 that rises from the Carpathians
Carpathian Mountains

The Carpathian Mountains or Carpathians are a range of mountains forming an arc of roughly 1,500 km across Central Europe and Eastern Europe, making them the largest mountain range in Europe....
 in the Northern Bukovina
Bukovina

Bukovina is a historical region on the northern slopes of the northeastern Carpathian Mountains and the adjoining plains. It is currently split between Romania and Ukraine....
 region of Ukraine
Ukraine

Ukraine is a country in Eastern Europe. It is bordered by Russia to the east; Belarus to the north; Poland, Slovakia, and Hungary to the west; Romania and Moldova to the southwest; and the Black Sea and Sea of Azov to the south....
, and flows southward into Romania
Romania

Romania is a country located in Southeastern Europe Central Europe, North of the Balkan Peninsula, on the Lower Danube, within and outside the Carpathian Mountains, bordering on the Black Sea....
 for 470 km before it joins the Danube
Danube

The Danube is the longest river in the European Union and Europe's second longest river after the Volga.The river originates in the Black Forest in Germany as the much smaller Brigach and Breg River rivers which join at the eponymously named German town Donaueschingen, after which it is known as the Danube and flows eastwards for a distance...
. In ancient times, it was named Hierasus.

Towns and villages


The following towns and villages are situated along the river Siret, from source to mouth: Berehomet, Storozhynets
Storozhynets

Storozhynets is a town located in the Chernivtsi Oblast of western Ukraine, north of the border with Romania. It is the administrative center of the Storozhynetskyi Raion , and is located approximately 20 km south-west of the oblast capital, Chernivtsi....
, Siret
Siret

Siret is a town in Romania, Suceava County, one of the oldest towns in, and a former capital of, the former principality of Moldavia. It is located 2 km from the the border with Ukraine, being one of the main border passing points in the North of the country, having both a road border post and a rail connection....
, Gramesti
Gramesti

Gramesti is a Commune in Romania located in Suceava County, Romania....
, Zvoristea
Zvoristea

Zvoristea is a Commune in Romania located in Suceava County, Romania....
, Liteni
Liteni

Liteni is a List of cities in Romania located in Suceava County, Romania....
, Pascani
Pascani

Pascani is a city in Iasi County in the Moldova of Romania on the Siret river. , it has a population of 42,172.The city derived its name from the estate of the boyar Oana Pasca....
, Stolniceni-Prajescu, Roman
Roman, Romania

Roman is a mid-sized city in central Moldavia, a region of Romania. It is located 46 km east of Piatra Neamt, in the Neamt County at the confluence of Siret and Moldova rivers....
, Bacau
Bacau

Bacau is the main city in Bacau County, Romania. It covers a land surface of 41km? and has an estimated population of 175,921The city is situated in the historical region of Moldavia, at the foothills of the Carpathian Mountains, and on the Bistrita River ....
, Adjud
Adjud

Adjud is a city in Vrancea County county, Romania, with a population of 17,677.Paper manufacturing and textiles are Adjud's main industries....
, Marasesti
Marasesti

Marasesti is a small town in Romania in Vrancea County. It is 20 km north of Focsani.King Milan Obrenovic IV of Serbia was born in Marasesti on 22 August 1854....
, Galati
Galati

Galati is a city in eastern Romania , the capital city of Galati County on the banks of the Danube, very close to Braila forming with it the Cantemir metropolitan area....
.

Tributaries


The following rivers are tributaries to the river Siret:

Left: Bahna
Bahna River (Mihaileni)

The Bahna River is a tributary of the Siret River in Romania....
, Molnita
Molnita River

The Molnita River is a tributary of the Siret River in Romania....
, Bahna
Bahna River (Lozna)

The Bahna River is a tributary of the Siret River in Romania....
, Gârla Siretel
Gârla Siretel

The G?rla Siretel is a tributary of the Siret River in Romania....
, Gârla Hutanilor
Gârla Hutanilor

The G?rla Hutanilor is a tributary of the Siret River in Romania....
, Vorona
Vorona River (Romania)

The Vorona River is a tributary of the Siret River in Romania....
, Plesu
Plesu River (Siret)

The Plesu River is a tributary of the Siret River in Romania....
, Turbata
Turbata River (Tudora)

The Turbata River is a tributary of the Siret River in Romania....
, Pitrosul
Pitrosul River

The Pitrosul River or Pietrosul River is a tributary of the Siret River in Romania....
, Trestioara
Trestioara River (Siret)

The Trestioara River is a tributary of the Siret River in Romania....
, Siretel
Siretel River

The Siretel River is a tributary of the Siret River in Romania....
, Sodomeni
Sodomeni River

The Sodomeni River is a tributary of the Siret River in Romania....
, Stolniceni
Stolniceni River

The Stolniceni River is a tributary of the Siret River in Romania....
, Harmanesti
Harmanesti River

The Harmanesti River is a tributary of the Siret River in Romania....
, Pârâul Tigancilor
Pârâul Tigancilor

The P?r?ul Tigancilor or P?r?ul Tigancii is a tributary of the Siret River in Romania....
, Mihailei
Mihailei River

The Mihailei River or Mihaili River is a tributary of the Siret River in Romania....
, Boca
Boca River (Siret)

The Boca River is a tributary of the Siret River in Romania....
, Albuia
Albuia River

The Albuia River is a tributary of the Siret River in Romania....
, Vulpasesti
Vulpasesti River

The Vulpasesti River is a tributary of the Siret River in Romania....
, Tiganca
Tiganca River (Siret)

The Tiganca River is a tributary of the Siret River in Romania....
, Icusesti
Icusesti River

The Icusesti River is a tributary of the Siret River in Romania....
, Glodeni
Glodeni River

The Glodeni River is a tributary of the Siret River in Romania....
, Râpas
Râpas River

The R?pas River is a tributary of the Siret River in Romania....
, Pârâul Morii
Pârâul Morii (Siret)

The P?r?ul Morii or Valea Morilor River is a tributary of the Siret River in Romania....
, Racatau
Racatau River (Siret)

The Racatau River is a tributary of the Siret River in Romania....
, Fulgeris
Fulgeris River (Siret)

The Fulgeris River is a tributary of the Siret River in Romania....
, Polocin
Polocin River

The Polocin River is a tributary of the Siret River in Romania....
, Lupa
Lupa River

The Lupa River is a tributary of the Siret River in Romania....
, Bârlad
Bârlad River

The B?rlad is a river in eastern Romania, a tributary of the Siret River. Its total length is 207 km. Its source is in the low hills between the Siret and Prut River rivers, southwest of Iasi....
, Calmatui
Calmatui River (Siret)

The Calmatui River is a tributary of the Siret River in Romania....
, Gerului
Gerului River

The Gerului River is a tributary of the Siret River in Romania. Initially, it was a tributary of the B?rladel, a secondary branch of the Siret River....
, Malina
Malina River (Siret)

The Malina River is a tributary of the Siret River in Romania....
, Falcoaia
Falcoaia River

The Falcoaia River is a tributary of the Siret River in Romania....
, Catusa
Catusa River

The Catusa River is a tributary of the Siret River in Romania....


Right: Gavan
Gavan River (Siret)

The Gavan River is a tributary of the Siret River in Romania....
, Negostina
Negostina River

The Negostina River is a tributary of the Siret River in Romania. A XIVth century castle, built by prince Sas of Moldavia is located on its banks....
, Verehia
Verehia River

The Verehia River is a tributary of the Siret River in Romania....
, Baranca
Baranca River (Siret)

The Baranca River is a tributary of the Siret River in England....
, Leahu
Leahu River

The Leahu River is a tributary of the Siret River in Romania....
, Hantesti
Hantesti River

The Hantesti River is a tributary of the Siret River in Romania....
, Grigoresti
Grigoresti River

The Grigoresti River is a tributary of the Siret River in Romania....
, Salageni
Salageni River

The Salageni River is a tributary of the Siret River in Romania....
, Suceava
Suceava River

The Suceava River is a river located in the north-east of Romania, in Suceava County. It rises from the Lucina Mountains in Bukovina, near the border with Ukraine....
, Somuzul Mic
Somuzul Mic River

The Somuzul River is a tributary of the Siret River in Romania....
, Somuzul Mare
Somuzul Mare River

The Somuzul Mare River is a tributary of the Siret River in Romania. The Lake Somuz and Lake Pocoleni dams are built on this river....
, Probota
Probota River (Siret)

The Probota River is a tributary of the Siret River in Romania....
, Conteasca
Conteasca River

The Conteasca River is a tributary of the Siret River in Romania....
, Ruja
Ruja River (Siret)

The Ruja River is a tributary of the Siret River in Romania....
, Valea Parului
Valea Parului River (Siret)

The Valea Parului River is a tributary of the Siret River in Romania....
, Podul Turcului
Podul Turcului River

The Podul Turcului River or Draga River is a tributary of the Siret River in Romania....
, Tamaseni
Tamaseni River

The Tamaseni River is a tributary of the Siret River in Romania....
, Moldova
Moldova River

The Moldova River is a river of Romania, in the historical regions of Romania of Moldavia. The river rises from a crest of Bukovina in Suceava County and joins the Siret River near the city of Roman, Romania in Neamt County....
, Valea Neagra
Valea Neagra River (Siret)

The Valea Neagra River is a tributary of the Siret River in Romania....
, Turbata
Turbata River (Filipesti)

The Turbata River is a tributary of the Siret River in Romania....
, Bistrita, Cleja
Cleja River (Siret)

The Cleja River or Climaut River or Moise River is a tributary of the Siret River in Romania....
, Racaciuni
Racaciuni River

The Racaciuni River is a tributary of the Siret River in Romania....
, Orbeni
Orbeni River

The Orbeni River is a tributary of the Siret River in Romania....
, Botohan
Botohan River

The Botohan River is a tributary of the Siret River in Romania....
, Fântânele
Fântânele River (Siret)

The F?nt?nele River is a tributary of the Siret River in Romania....
, Contesti
Contesti River

The Contesti River is a tributary of the Siret River in Romania....
, Trotus
Trotus River

The Trotus River in eastern Romania emerges from the Ciuc Mountains in the Eastern Carpathians and joins the Siret River after passing through Comanesti and Onesti in Bacau County....
, Valea Boului
Valea Boului River (Siret)

The Valea Boului River is a tributary of the Siret River in Romania....
, Carecna
Carecna River

The Carecna River is a tributary of the Siret River in Romania....
, Zabrauti
Zabrauti River

The Zabrauti River is a tributary of the Siret River in Romania....
, Susita
Susita River (Siret)

The Susita River is a tributary of the Siret River in Romania....
, Gârla Morilor
Gârla Morilor

The G?rla Morilor River is a tributary of the Siret River in Romania....
, Putna, Leica
Leica River (Siret)

The Leica River is a tributary of the Siret River in Romania....
, Râmnicul Sarat
Râmnicul Sarat River

The R?mnicul Sarat River or R?mnicu Sarat River is a tributary of the Siret River in Romania....
, Buzau
Buzau River

The Buzau River is a river in eastern Romania, tributary of the Siret River. Its total length is 302 km. Its source is in the south-eastern Carpathian Mountains, east of Brasov....