Răut
River in Moldova
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Răut, also referred to as Reut (Romanian: Răut, Ukrainian and Russian: Реут (Reut), Yiddish: רעװעט (Revet)) is a river in Moldova,[1] a right tributary of Dniester. It is the longest river that is entirely in Moldova.[2] Răut, generally navigable until the 18th-19th century, is navigable today only by small recreational boats.
| Răut | |
|---|---|
 Răut, Orhei District | |
 Map of the Răut River (in Romanian) | |
| Location | |
| Country | Moldova |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Mouth | Dniester |
• coordinates | 47.2445°N 29.1471°E |
| Length | 286 km (178 mi) |
Basin size | 7,760 km2 (3,000 sq mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Dniester Estuary→ Black Sea |
The towns Bălți, Orhei, and Florești are located by the river.
