Menza (river)

The Menza (Russian: Менза; Mongolian: Минж гол) is a river in Zabaykalsky Krai in Russia, and Töv Province, Mongolia. It is the largest tributary of the Chikoy. Its length is 337 kilometres (209 mi). The area of its basin is 13,800 square kilometres (5,300 sq mi).^[1]

Menza Mongolian: Минж гол Russian: Менза
View of the river
Mouth location in Transbaikal Krai, Russia
Location
Countries	Russia, Mongolia
Province and Federal subject	Töv Province and Transbaikal Krai
Physical characteristics
Source
• location	Khentii Mountains
• coordinates	48°36′29″N 108°19′26″E
Mouth	Chikoy
• coordinates	50°13′35″N 108°36′30″E
Length	337 km (209 mi)
Basin size	13,800 km2 (5,300 sq mi)
Basin features
Progression	Chikoy→ Selenga→ Lake Baikal→ Angara→ Yenisey→ Kara Sea

Course

The Menza has its source in the northern part of the Khentii Mountains in Mongolia. It flows across mountainous areas, first northeastwards, entering Zabaykalsky Krai, then bends to the northwest across the western edge of the Khentei-Daur Highlands, joining the Chikoy on its left bank. The Burkal (Буркал) is its most important tributary.^[2]

Location of the river source in Mongolia

Basin of the Selenga.

See also

• List of rivers of Russia
• Chikoy National Park