The Mostiștea is a left

tributary A tributary, or an ''affluent'', is a stream or river that flows into a larger stream (''main stem'' or ''"parent"''), river, or a lake. A tributary does not flow directly into a sea or ocean. Tributaries, and the main stem river into which they ...

of the river

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. It flows through the artificial Lake Mostiștea. Its source is near the village Dascălu, northeast of

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. It flows into the Danube near

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. Its length is and its basin size is . The river (and its tributaries) is formed mainly by lakes (''bălți'' in Romanian), because of human intervention, that flow one into another, until they reach

. There, it forms the largest lake on the river, lake Mostiștea, and it is dammed. After the dam, the river flows towards the Danube artificially channeled, for about 10 km (6 miles), through Canalul Dorobanțu (Dorobanțu Channel).

Recent

The river and its valley have undergone significant anthropogenic changes, particularly in the 20th century. These changes include deforestation for agriculture, drainage of marshes and lakes, and the development of irrigation systems. These modifications to the landscape have significantly impacted the region's archaeological heritage. For instance, the shoreline erosion and the construction of dams have led to the degradation of several archaeological sites. The Mostiștea Valley's landscape has seen a marked increase in artificial surfaces over the years, reflecting changes in land use and economic development

Towns and villages

The following towns and villages are situated along the river Mostiștea, from source to mouth: Dascălu,

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, Sineşti, Belciugatele,

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, Sărulești,

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, Frăsinet,

Tributaries

The following rivers are tributaries to the river Mostiștea (from source to mouth): Left: Valea Livezilor,

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, Vânăta,

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Right: Belciugatele,

Corâta The Corâta is a right tributary of the river Mostiștea in Romania. It flows into the Mostiștea near Gurbănești, Codreni. Its length is and its basin size is . References

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