Helleh River

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The Helleh is a river which is formed by the confluence of the Shapur River and the Dalaki River which run from the Zagros Mountains. At the confluence, which is near the city of Bushehr, there are important wetlands for migrating birds. [1] The Helleh River enters the Persian Gulf at the north end of Bushehr Bay where it forms a delta. [2]

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References

  1. "Helleh Wetland". Iran Tourism and Touring Organization. Retrieved 6 January 2017.
  2. "Shoreline Classification". Monitoring & Modeling Studies of Iranian Coasts. Ports & Maritime Organization. Retrieved 6 January 2018.