Samur

river, Caucasia, Asia

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The Samur River is a river in the Caucasus region, flowing through parts of both Asia and Europe. It originates in the Greater Caucasus mountains in Azerbaijan and flows north and east, forming a portion of the border between Russia and Azerbaijan before emptying into the Caspian Sea.123

The Caucasus Mountains themselves are a significant geographical feature, acting as a natural barrier between the Black and Caspian Seas. This region is known for its dramatic landscapes, including glaciers on higher elevations and rivers that can experience significant flooding during spring melt. The Samur River is one of several rivers in the Caucasus that drain into the Caspian Sea.123

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Caspian Sea
Shoreline features
The Sulak, Samur, Kura, and a number of smaller rivers flow in on the western shore of the middle and southern Caspian, contributing about 7 percent of the total flow into the sea. The remainder comes in from the rivers of the southern, Iranian shore. Apart from…
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The Sulak, Samur, Kura, and a number of smaller rivers flow in on the western shore of the middle and southern Caspian, contributing about 7 percent of the total flow into the sea. The remainder comes in from the rivers of the southern, Iranian shore. Apart from…
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