The Moldova River is a river

River

A river is a natural watercourse, usually freshwater, flowing towards an ocean, a lake, a sea, or another river. In a few cases, a river simply flows into the ground or dries up completely before reaching another body of water. Small rivers may also be called by several other names, including...

 in Romania

Romania

Romania is a country located at the crossroads of Central and Southeastern Europe, on the Lower Danube, within and outside the Carpathian arch, bordering on the Black Sea...

, in the historical region

Historical regions of Romania

At various times during the late 19th and 20th centuries, Romania extended over the following historical regions:Wallachia:*Muntenia or Greater Wallachia: as part of Wallachia, joined Moldavia in 1859 to create modern Romania;...

 of Moldavia

Moldavia

Moldavia is a geographic and historical region and former principality in Eastern Europe, corresponding to the territory between the Eastern Carpathians and the Dniester river...

. The river rises from the Obcina Feredeu Mountains

Moldavian-Muntenian Carpathians

The Moldavian-Muntenian Carpathians are a group of mountain ranges in Romania.These ranges are considered part of the Outer Eastern Carpathians...

 of Bukovina

Bukovina

Bukovina is a historical region on the northern slopes of the northeastern Carpathian Mountains and the adjoining plains.-Name:The name Bukovina came into official use in 1775 with the region's annexation from the Principality of Moldavia to the possessions of the Habsburg Monarchy, which became...

 in Suceava County

Suceava County

Suceava is a county of Romania, in the historical region of Moldavia and few villages in Transylvania, with the capital city at Suceava.- Demographics :...

 and joins the Siret River

Siret River

The Siret or Sireth is a river that rises from the Carpathians in the Northern Bukovina region of Ukraine, and flows southward into Romania for 470 km before it joins the Danube...

 near the city of Roman

Roman, Romania

Roman is a mid-sized city, having the title of municipality, located in the central part of Moldavia, a traditional region of Romania. It is located 46 km east of Piatra Neamţ, in the Neamţ County at the confluence of Siret and Moldova rivers....

 in Neamţ County

Neamt County

Neamț is a county of Romania, in the historic region of Moldavia, with the county seat at Piatra Neamț. It has three communes, Bicaz-Chei, Bicazu Ardelean and Dămuc in Transylvania.-Demographics:...

.

The river gave its name to the Principality of Moldavia, whose first capital, Târgul Moldovei (now Baia

Baia

Baia is a commune in the Suceava County, Romania with a population of 6,793 . It is composed of two villages, Baia and Bogata. Located on the Moldova River, it was one of the earliest urban settlements in Moldavia, originally inhabited by Germans...

), is on the Moldova River. The origin of the name of the river is disputed (see Etymology of Moldova

Etymology of Moldova

The name of Moldova originates from the medieval Principality of Moldavia, which at its greatest extent included Moldova, and territories in eastern Romania and south-western Ukraine.-Origins of the name:...

).

Towns and villages

The following towns and villages are situated along the river Moldova, from source to mouth: Câmpulung Moldovenesc

Câmpulung Moldovenesc

Câmpulung Moldovenesc is a city located in Suceava County, which is in the historical Bukovina region of Moldavia in North Eastern Romania...

, Gura Humorului

Gura Humorului

Gura Humorului is a town located in northern Romania, Suceava County in southern Bukovina. Until 1918 it was in the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and formed a shtetl...

, Baia

Baia

Baia is a commune in the Suceava County, Romania with a population of 6,793 . It is composed of two villages, Baia and Bogata. Located on the Moldova River, it was one of the earliest urban settlements in Moldavia, originally inhabited by Germans...

, Roman

Roman, Romania

Roman is a mid-sized city, having the title of municipality, located in the central part of Moldavia, a traditional region of Romania. It is located 46 km east of Piatra Neamţ, in the Neamţ County at the confluence of Siret and Moldova rivers....

.

Tributaries

The following rivers are tributaries to the river Moldova:

Left: Suliţa

Sulita River

The Suliţa River is a tributary of the Moldova River in Romania.-References:* Administraţia Naţională Apelor Române - Cadastrul Apelor - Bucureşti* Institutul de Meteorologie şi Hidrologie - Rîurile României - Bucureşti 1971...

, Benia

Benia River

The Benia River is a tributary of the Moldova River in Romania.-References:* Administraţia Naţională Apelor Române - Cadastrul Apelor - Bucureşti* Institutul de Meteorologie şi Hidrologie - Rîurile României - Bucureşti 1971...

, Breaza

Breaza River (Moldova)

The Breaza River is a tributary of the Moldova River in Romania.-References:* Administraţia Naţională Apelor Române - Cadastrul Apelor - Bucureşti* Institutul de Meteorologie şi Hidrologie - Rîurile României - Bucureşti 1971...

, Pârâul Negrei

Pârâul Negrei

The Pârâul Negrei River is a tributary of the Moldova River in Romania.-References:* Administraţia Naţională Apelor Române - Cadastrul Apelor - Bucureşti* Institutul de Meteorologie şi Hidrologie - Rîurile României - Bucureşti 1971-Maps:...

, Plai

Plai River (Moldova)

The Plai River is a tributary of the Moldova River in Romania.-References:* Administraţia Naţională Apelor Române - Cadastrul Apelor - Bucureşti* Institutul de Meteorologie şi Hidrologie - Rîurile României - Bucureşti 1971* Fundu Moldovei -Maps:...

, Moroşani

Morosani River

The Moroşani River is a tributary of the Moldova River in Romania.-References:* Administraţia Naţională Apelor Române - Cadastrul Apelor - Bucureşti* Institutul de Meteorologie şi Hidrologie - Rîurile României - Bucureşti 1971-Maps:...

, Pârâul Cailor

Pârâul Cailor

The Pârâul Cailor is a tributary of the Moldova River in Romania.-References:* Administraţia Naţională Apelor Române - Cadastrul Apelor - Bucureşti* Institutul de Meteorologie şi Hidrologie - Rîurile României - Bucureşti 1971-Maps:...

, Timoi

Timoi River

The Timoi River is a tributary of the Moldova River in Romania.-References:* Administraţia Naţională Apelor Române - Cadastrul Apelor - Bucureşti* Institutul de Meteorologie şi Hidrologie - Rîurile României - Bucureşti 1971...

, Sadova

Sadova River

The Sadova River is a tributary of the Moldova River in Romania.-References:* Administraţia Naţională Apelor Române - Cadastrul Apelor - Bucureşti* Institutul de Meteorologie şi Hidrologie - Rîurile României - Bucureşti 1971...

, Deia

Deia River (Moldova)

The Deia River is a tributary of the Moldova River in Romania.-References:* Administraţia Naţională Apelor Române - Cadastrul Apelor - Bucureşti* Institutul de Meteorologie şi Hidrologie - Rîurile României - Bucureşti 1971-Maps:...

, Lala

Lala River (Moldova)

The Lala River is a tributary of the Moldova River in Romania.-References:* Administraţia Naţională Apelor Române - Cadastrul Apelor - Bucureşti* Institutul de Meteorologie şi Hidrologie - Rîurile României - Bucureşti 1971...

, Moldoviţa

Moldovita River

The Moldoviţa River is a tributary of the Moldova River in Romania.-References:* Administraţia Naţională Apelor Române - Cadastrul Apelor - Bucureşti* Institutul de Meteorologie şi Hidrologie - Rîurile României - Bucureşti 1971...

, Dobra

Dobra River (Moldova)

The Dobra River or Doabra River is a tributary of the Moldova River in Romania.-References:* Administraţia Naţională Apelor Române - Cadastrul Apelor - Bucureşti* Institutul de Meteorologie şi Hidrologie - Rîurile României - Bucureşti 1971...

, Beltag

Beltag River

The Beltag River is a tributary of the Moldova River in Romania.-References:* Administraţia Naţională Apelor Române - Cadastrul Apelor - Bucureşti* Institutul de Meteorologie şi Hidrologie - Rîurile României - Bucureşti 1971...

, Tocila

Tocila River (Moldova)

The Tocila River is a tributary of the Moldova River in Romania.-References:* Administraţia Naţională Apelor Române - Cadastrul Apelor - Bucureşti* Institutul de Meteorologie şi Hidrologie - Rîurile României - Bucureşti 1971...

, Humor

Humor River (Moldova)

The Humor River is a tributary of the Moldova River in Romania.-References:* Administraţia Naţională Apelor Române - Cadastrul Apelor - Bucureşti* Institutul de Meteorologie şi Hidrologie - Rîurile României - Bucureşti 1971...

, Bucovăţ

Bucovat River (Moldova)

The Bucovăţ River is a tributary of the Moldova River in Romania.-References:* Administraţia Naţională Apelor Române - Cadastrul Apelor - Bucureşti* Institutul de Meteorologie şi Hidrologie - Rîurile României - Bucureşti 1971...

, Halia

Halia River

The Halia River is a tributary of the Moldova River in Romania.-References:* Administraţia Naţională Apelor Române - Cadastrul Apelor - Bucureşti* Institutul de Meteorologie şi Hidrologie - Rîurile României - Bucureşti 1971...

, Leţcani

Letcani River

The Leţcani River is a tributary of the Moldova River in Romania.-References:* Administraţia Naţională Apelor Române - Cadastrul Apelor - Bucureşti* Institutul de Meteorologie şi Hidrologie - Rîurile României - Bucureşti 1971...

, Cristeşti

Cristesti River (Moldova)

The Cristeşti River is a tributary of the Moldova River in Romania.-References:* Administraţia Naţională Apelor Române - Cadastrul Apelor - Bucureşti* Institutul de Meteorologie şi Hidrologie - Rîurile României - Bucureşti 1971...

, Boura

Boura River

The Boura River is a tributary of the Moldova River in Romania.-References:* Administraţia Naţională Apelor Române - Cadastrul Apelor - Bucureşti* Institutul de Meteorologie şi Hidrologie - Rîurile României - Bucureşti 1971...

, Pietroaia

Pietroaia River

The Pietroaia River or Petroaia River or Ciohoranca River is a tributary of the Moldova River in Romania.-References:* Administraţia Naţională Apelor Române - Cadastrul Apelor - Bucureşti...

, Ciurlac

Ciurlac River

The Ciurlac River is a tributary of the Moldova River in Romania.-References:* Administraţia Naţională Apelor Române - Cadastrul Apelor - Bucureşti* Institutul de Meteorologie şi Hidrologie - Rîurile României - Bucureşti 1971...

Right: Lucina, Lucava

Lucava River

The Lucava River or Lucova River is a tributary of the Moldova River in Romania.-References:* Administraţia Naţională Apelor Române - Cadastrul Apelor - Bucureşti* Institutul de Meteorologie şi Hidrologie - Rîurile României - Bucureşti 1971...

, Tătarcu

Tatarcu River

The Tătarcu River is a tributary of the Moldova River in Romania.-References:* Administraţia Naţională Apelor Române - Cadastrul Apelor - Bucureşti* Institutul de Meteorologie şi Hidrologie - Rîurile României - Bucureşti 1971- Maps :...

, Răchitiş, Botuş

Botus River

The Botuş River is a tributary of the Moldova River in Romania.-References:* Administraţia Naţională Apelor Române - Cadastrul Apelor - Bucureşti* Institutul de Meteorologie şi Hidrologie - Rîurile României - Bucureşti 1971-Maps:...

, Orata

Orata River

The Orata River is a tributary of the Moldova River in Romania.-References:* Administraţia Naţională Apelor Române - Cadastrul Apelor - Bucureşti* Institutul de Meteorologie şi Hidrologie - Rîurile României - Bucureşti 1971...

, Delniţa

Delnita River (Moldova)

The Delniţa River is a tributary of the Moldova River in Romania.-References:* Administraţia Naţională Apelor Române - Cadastrul Apelor - Bucureşti* Institutul de Meteorologie şi Hidrologie - Rîurile României - Bucureşti 1971-Maps:...

, Ciumuca

Ciumuca River

The Ciumuca River is a tributary of the Moldova River in Romania.-References:* Administraţia Naţională Apelor Române - Cadastrul Apelor - Bucureşti* Institutul de Meteorologie şi Hidrologie - Rîurile României - Bucureşti 1971-Maps:...

, Colacu

Colacu River

The Colacu River is a tributary of the Moldova River in Romania.-References:* Administraţia Naţională Apelor Române - Cadastrul Apelor - Bucureşti* Institutul de Meteorologie şi Hidrologie - Rîurile României - Bucureşti 1971-Maps:...

, Arseneasca

Arseneasca River

The Arseneasca River or Arseneasa River is a tributary of the Moldova River in Romania.-References:* Administraţia Naţională Apelor Române - Cadastrul Apelor - Bucureşti* Institutul de Meteorologie şi Hidrologie - Rîurile României - Bucureşti 1971...

, Putna

Putna River (Moldova)

The Putna River is a tributary of the Moldova River in Romania. It is formed at the junction of two headwaters: Putna Mică and Pârâul Roşu -References:* Administraţia Naţională Apelor Române - Cadastrul Apelor - Bucureşti...

, Colbu

Colbu River (Moldova)

The Colbu River or Izvorul Giumalăului River is a tributary of the Moldova River in Romania.-References:* Administraţia Naţională Apelor Române - Cadastrul Apelor - Bucureşti...

, Praşca

Prasca River

The Praşca River is a tributary of the Moldova River in Romania.-References:* Administraţia Naţională Apelor Române - Cadastrul Apelor - Bucureşti* Institutul de Meteorologie şi Hidrologie - Rîurile României - Bucureşti 1971...

, Valea Seacă

Valea Seaca River (Moldova)

The Valea Seacă River is a tributary of the Moldova River in Romania.-References:* Administraţia Naţională Apelor Române - Cadastrul Apelor - Bucureşti* Institutul de Meteorologie şi Hidrologie - Rîurile României - Bucureşti 1971...

, Izvorul Alb

Izvorul Alb River (Moldova)

The Izvorul Alb River is a tributary of the Moldova River in Romania.-References:* Administraţia Naţională Apelor Române - Cadastrul Apelor - Bucureşti* Institutul de Meteorologie şi Hidrologie - Rîurile României - Bucureşti 1971...

, Izvorul Malului

Izvorul Malului River

The Izvorul Malului River is a tributary of the Moldova River in Romania.-References:* Administraţia Naţională Apelor Române - Cadastrul Apelor - Bucureşti* Institutul de Meteorologie şi Hidrologie - Rîurile României - Bucureşti 1971...

, Valea Caselor

Valea Caselor River (Moldova)

The Valea Caselor River is a tributary of the Moldova River in Romania.-References:* Administraţia Naţională Apelor Române - Cadastrul Apelor - Bucureşti* Institutul de Meteorologie şi Hidrologie - Rîurile României - Bucureşti 1971...

, Şandru

Sandru River (Moldova)

The Şandru River is a tributary of the Moldova River in Romania. The road from Câmpulung Moldovenesc to Stulpicani through the Prihodişte Pass follows the course of the Şandru River.-References:...

, Sălătruc

Salatruc River (Moldova)

The Sălătruc River is a tributary of the Moldova River in Romania.-References:* Administraţia Naţională Apelor Române - Cadastrul Apelor - Bucureşti* Institutul de Meteorologie şi Hidrologie - Rîurile României - Bucureşti 1971...

, Suha

Suha River

The Suha River is a tributary of the Moldova River in Romania-References:* Administraţia Naţională Apelor Române - Cadastrul Apelor - Bucureşti* Institutul de Meteorologie şi Hidrologie - Rîurile României - Bucureşti 1971...

, Voroneţ

Voronet River

The Voroneţ River is a tributary of the Moldova River in Romania.-References:* Administraţia Naţională Apelor Române - Cadastrul Apelor - Bucureşti* Institutul de Meteorologie şi Hidrologie - Rîurile României - Bucureşti 1971...

, Isachea

Isachea River

The Isachea River is a tributary of the Moldova River in Romania.-References:* Administraţia Naţională Apelor Române - Cadastrul Apelor - Bucureşti* Institutul de Meteorologie şi Hidrologie - Rîurile României - Bucureşti 1971* * -Maps:...

, Suha Mică

Suha Mica River

The Suha Mică River is a tributary of the Moldova River in Romania.-References:* Administraţia Naţională Apelor Române - Cadastrul Apelor - Bucureşti* Institutul de Meteorologie şi Hidrologie - Rîurile României - Bucureşti 1971...

, Suha Mare

Suha Mare River

The Suha Mare River is a tributary of the Moldova River in Romania.-References:* Administraţia Naţională Apelor Române - Cadastrul Apelor - Bucureşti* Institutul de Meteorologie şi Hidrologie - Rîurile României - Bucureşti 1971...

, Bogata

Bogata River (Moldova)

The Bogata River is a tributary of the Moldova River in Romania.-References:* Administraţia Naţională Apelor Române - Cadastrul Apelor - Bucureşti* Institutul de Meteorologie şi Hidrologie - Rîurile României - Bucureşti 1971-Maps:...

, Râşca

Râsca River (Moldova)

The Râşca River is a tributary of the Moldova River in Romania.-References:* Administraţia Naţională Apelor Române - Cadastrul Apelor - Bucureşti* Institutul de Meteorologie şi Hidrologie - Rîurile României - Bucureşti 1971...

, BrusturiSărata

Sarata River (Moldova)

The Sărata River is a tributary of the Moldova River in Romania.-References:* Administraţia Naţională Apelor Române - Cadastrul Apelor - Bucureşti* Institutul de Meteorologie şi Hidrologie - Rîurile României - Bucureşti 1971...

, Neamţ, Topoliţa

Topolita River

The Topoliţa River is a tributary of the Moldova River in Romania.-References:* Administraţia Naţională Apelor Române - Cadastrul Apelor - Bucureşti* Institutul de Meteorologie şi Hidrologie - Rîurile României - Bucureşti 1971...

, Umbrari

Umbrari River

The Umbrari River is a tributary of the Moldova River in Romania.-References:* Administraţia Naţională Apelor Române - Cadastrul Apelor - Bucureşti* Institutul de Meteorologie şi Hidrologie - Rîurile României - Bucureşti 1971...

, Valea Albă

Valea Alba River (Moldova)

The Valea Albă River or Soci River is a tributary of the Moldova River in Romania.-References:* Administraţia Naţională Apelor Române - Cadastrul Apelor - Bucureşti* Institutul de Meteorologie şi Hidrologie - Rîurile României - Bucureşti 1971...

, Valea Mare

Valea Mare River (Moldova)

The Valea Mare River is a tributary of the Moldova River in Romania.-References:* Administraţia Naţională Apelor Române - Cadastrul Apelor - Bucureşti* Institutul de Meteorologie şi Hidrologie - Rîurile României - Bucureşti 1971...

Maps

• Harta judeţului Suceava http://www.harta-turistica.ro/map.php?ID=38&harta=Judetul%20Suceava
• Harta Obcinele Bucovinene http://harti.mielu.ro/obcinele_bucovinene.html
• Harta Munceii Neamţului - Munţii Stânişoarei http://www.carpati.org/harti_harta/harta_harti/muntii/neamtului_stanisoarei-31/
• Ovidiu Gabor - Economic Mechanism in Water Management http://www.riob.org/euro-riob/cracovie/27_sep_2004/costrecoverymechanism.pdf
• Parcul Vânători-Neamţ http://www.vanatoripark.ro/