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Ajy Chay (Talkheh Rood) River This river forms its source in the southern skirts of the Sahand Mountains. In the cities of Sarab, Ahar and Tabriz, rivulets join the main stream and ultimately flow into the Lake Orumieh. This river is also known as Talkheh Rood or 'Bitter River' due to the presence of gypsum and salt, its water is bitter in taste. Aras River This river is the most important and largest river in the northern section of the province of East Azarbaijan. The length of the said being 1,072 km. (This river is also known as Araz). The river flows near the common borders of Iran and the neighboring north-western section. Taking its source in the mountains of Goel Daq in Turkey, it joins the Kor River in the Republic of Azarbaijan and ultimately flows into the Caspian Sea. Liqvan Chay River This river forms its source in the northern slopes of the Sahand Mountains and after gaining water from a number of natural springs, turns into a large river. Fish such as speckled trout or “Qezelala” are present in these waters, the banks of this river provides leisure spots. Moordy Chay River The Moordy Chay River takes its source in the southern slopes of the Sahand Mountains. The river bed has geological value being present from the third era of geology, and is also important for other geological research. In the field of archeology giant fossils of animals have been discovered here. Oskoo Chay River This river takes its source in the northern sector of Soltan Daq in the mountainous region of Sahand Mountains. In its course it flows through a number of villages of which the picturesque villages of Kandowan and Kohanmoo are worth mentioning, finally flowing into the Lake Orumieh. Areas surrounding the river provide places for recreation. Qaranqoo Chay River This river is one of the most important and largest tributaries of the Qezel Ozan River that takes its source from the central and eastern section of the Sahand Mountains. The valley in which the river Qaranqoo Chay flows is known as Darband-e-Zahak, which is also a leisure spot. This river also has species of fish such as trout and Mahi Sefid or Whitefish. Seyed Ava Chay River This river is a beautiful river by the side of the village of Sa'eed Abad a pleasant and beautiful area for the summer season. The river takes its sources in the mountains of Sahand. Throughout its course it irrigates fruit cultivation, in addition to making the land luscious. Soofian Chay River This river takes its source in the south-western portion of the Sahand Mountains. After irrigating some areas in Maragheh, it continues towards the township of Bonab. The Alavian Dam has been constructed on this river three kilometers from the city of Maragheh. Behind this dam a lake has been formed which can be considered as an important recreational area. Besides the river has fish like speckled Trout. Other Rivers, East Azarbaijan Besides the above mentioned rivers, other rivers also exist in the province such as 'Qalla Chay', 'Silen Chay', 'Doozal Chay',' Ahar Chay' 'Oojan Chay' to name a few. |
