Birlya River
| Birlya | |
|---|---|
| Native name | Бирля |
| Etymology | Tatar or Finno-Ugric |
| Country | Russia |
| Region | Republic of Tatarstan |
| Physical characteristics | |
| River mouth | 55.3202/47.9557 |
| Length | 20 mi |
| Discharge |
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| Basin features | |
| Basin size | 149 sq mi |
Birlya River (feeder of Sviyaga River) is a river in the Republic of Tatarstan in Russia. The name has origin from the Tatar language words "bure" and "ile" which means “the river on the place of wolfs” or Finno-Ugric languages word "hop". There is information that Cheremisa people (Mari people) used to raise hop.
Geography
The Birlya River is 48 km (20 mi) long, and its drainage basin covers 385 square kilometers (149 sq mi). The Birlya River begins south of a village Bolshoe Podberezye, 3 km away. It flows into the Sviyaga River, north of the village Burunduki. This river is 5–8 metres (16–26 ft) wide. As for hydrology, it is a low river. Flow distribution is irregular.
Practical use
This river is used by locals for daily living needs, as a drinking place of a nowt. It has been recognized as natural landmark since 10 January 1978.
References
- Татарская энциклопедия: В 6 т /Гл. ред. М. Х. Хасанов, отв. ред. Г. С. Сабирзянов. — Казань: Институт Татарской энциклопедии АН РТ.
- Главный редактор А.И. Щеповских. "Государственный реестр особо охраняемых природных территорий в Республике Татарстан, издание второе". Кабинет Министров Республики Татарстан. Retrieved 2010-05-12.