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Which ports are located on the Don River?
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Don River
The Don River at Rostov-na-Donu, Russia.
The largest ports located on the Don River are:
- Rostov-on-Don: A major city and administrative centre that serves as a key transport hub and port, situated on the lower course of the river near the Sea of Azov.12
- Kalach-na-Donu: Located on the eastern shore of the Tsimlyansk Reservoir, this port is significant as the site where the Volga-Don Canal links the Don to the Volga River.13
- Tsimlyansk: Situated along the lower course of the river, this port is also associated with the Tsimlyansk Reservoir project.1