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The '''Argeș River''' is a river in southern [[Romania]]. It is a tributary of the [[Danube]] and | The '''Argeș River''' is a river in southern [[Romania]]. It is a left tributary of the [[Danube]] and one of the main rivers of the southern part of the country. | ||
The river begins in the [[Făgăraș Mountains]] in the [[Southern Carpathians]]. | The river begins in the [[Făgăraș Mountains]], in the [[Southern Carpathians]]. Its upper course is formed by mountain streams including the [[Capra River]] and [[Buda River]], which flow into the area of [[Lake Vidraru]]. From there, the river passes through [[Curtea de Argeș]] and [[Pitești]] before continuing across the [[Wallachian Plain]] toward the [[Danube]] near [[Oltenița]]. | ||
The [[Vidraru Dam]] and [[Lake Vidraru]] are located on the upper section of the river. The river is | The [[Vidraru Dam]] and [[Lake Vidraru]] are located on the upper section of the river. The river is used for hydroelectric power, water supply, flood control, and other water-management purposes. | ||
== Tributaries == | == Tributaries == | ||
Major tributaries of the Argeș River include the [[Dâmbovița River]], [[Neajlov River]], | Major tributaries of the Argeș River include the [[Dâmbovița River]], [[Neajlov River]], [[Vâlsan River]], and [[Râul Doamnei]]. | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
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* [[Dâmbovița River]] | * [[Dâmbovița River]] | ||
* [[Vidraru Dam]] | * [[Vidraru Dam]] | ||
* [[Lake Vidraru]] | |||
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