Khodz (river)

Khodz
Khodz river headwaters
Khodz (river) is located in Republic of Adygea
Khodz (river)
Khodz (river) is located in Caucasus Mountains
Khodz (river)
Khodz (river) is located in European Russia
Khodz (river)
Physical characteristics
MouthLaba
 • coordinates
44°32′06″N 40°43′43″E / 44.5350°N 40.7286°E / 44.5350; 40.7286
Length88 km (55 mi)
Basin size1,250 km2 (480 sq mi)
Basin features
ProgressionLabaKubanSea of Azov

The Khodz (Russian: Ходзь; Adyghe: Фэдз) is a river of southwest Russia, a left tributary of the Laba. It flows through the Republic of Adygea. It is 88 kilometres (55 mi) long, and has a drainage basin of 1,250 km2 (480 sq mi).[1] The Khodz river valley is home, during breeding season to the threatened Egyptian vulture.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Река Ходзь in the State Water Register of Russia". textual.ru (in Russian).
  2. ^ "Global Species : Important Bird Area : Valley of Khodz' river". www.globalspecies.org. Archived from the original on 2014-10-17.