Tundzha

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For the municipality, see Tundzha municipality.

Tundzha
Image:Tunca.jpg The Tunca river at Edirne, Turkey
Origin	at 42°43′40, N°24′58 east of Botev Peak, Stara Planina, Bulgaria
Mouth	Maritsa,Edirne, Turkey at 41°42′N, 26°34′E
Basin countries	Bulgaria, Turkey
Length	350 km in Bulgaria
Source elevation	1,940 m
Basin area	7,884 km² in Bulgaria

The Tundzha (Bulgarian: Тунджа, Turkish: Tunca) is a river in Bulgaria and Turkey and the most significant tributary of the Maritsa, emptying into it on Turkish territory near Edirne.

The river takes its source from the central parts of Stara Planina north of Kalofer, it then flows east and makes a sharp turn to the south before Yambol, in which direction it flows until it reaches the Maritsa. The Tundzha's length on Bulgarian territory is 350 km. It has about 50 tributaries, the more important of which Mochuritsa, Popovska and Sinapovska.

Towns on the banks of the river include Kalofer, Yambol and Elhovo.

Pictures of Tundzha River in Yambol:

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Tundzha River near Kargona Quarter

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The Bridge near Candy Factory

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Tundzha River in Yambol, Bulgaria - The Bridge that connects former Mineral Public Bath and Hotel Tundzha with the City Park

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Tundzha River in Yambol, Bulgaria - near the City Stadium and the City Park

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The Bridge near Technical Highschool