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   Danube Delta is a very large area that stands under the waters, and it is located where the river Danube runs into the Black Sea. It has a lenght of about 5050 km, inluding 732 km that lies on the territory of Ukraine. The Danube Delta has formed during the quaternary age, having a shape of a equlateral triangle covering over 80 km on each side of the triangle. The Danube river is the longest river on the planet that goes in 10 countries, like: Republic of  Moldova, Ukraine, Bulgaria, Romania, Serbia, Croatia, Germany, Austria, Slovakia and Hungary. The river is divided into two regions: Tulcea Branch and Chilia Branch. Tulcea Branch is divided in two regions: Sulina Branch and St.Gheorghe Branch. Chilia Brach runs for a distance of about 104 km, marking the border with Ukraine, near the villages Palazu, Old Chilia and Periprava. Sulina Brach has a lenght of about 71 km, runs int he middle of Danube Delta, having a calm course, offering the possibility for the maritime ships to navigate along its distance. Saint Gheorghe Branch runs for a distance of about 112 km and when flows into the Black Sea it forms the Sacalin Islands, that represents for some people the second delta.

 
  The flora and fauna of the Danube Delta is very rich, considerated the most various fauna in Europe, including over 300 species. The delta is the perfect home for 5149 species of flora and fauna and is considered to have a valuable patrimony of the contry. There live over 8,000 species of common pelican, including 200 specimens of curly pelican. The area also houses over 40,000 species of red breasted goose, especially during the winter. Also the delta is covered by several trees and plants, over 1200 species, that make the place like tropical region, with lianas climbing the trees, reeds, the lakes are covered with water lilies that make the atmosphere real majestic. On the sand banks grow the trees like willow and poplars.
 
  Around the year on this river are organized guided tours where the tourists can explore and discover the beauty of this spectacular place. There also live egrets, swans, woodcocks, cormorants, withe eagles that are strictly protected by low. Sulina Branch includes the Sulina town that is the only port in Delta that is used for transshipping. This exceptional place attracts thousands of tourists and fascinate everybody with its natural beauty and pitoresque landscapes that offers the region. You will be impressed by the its flora and fauna that makes the area very rich and an unforgettable place on the Earth, surrounded by wonderful lakes and clear water.
 




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