List of tributaries of the Tigris

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This is a list of tributaries of the Tigris by order of entrance.

The Tigris originates in Turkey, forms a part of the borders of Turkey-Syria and flows through Iraq. It joins the Euphrates forming Shatt al-Arab, which empties into the Persian Gulf.

RiverEntering the Tigris atDistance from mouthSide
of the
entrance
Length
Devegeçidiright
Havar
Yenice
Karasu
AmbarAmbar, Diyarbakır, Turkeyleft
Kuru
Pamukleft
Salat
Batman Oymataş, Batman, Turkeyleft115 km (71 mi)
Garzan150 km (93 mi) [1]
Göksuright
Savurright
Botan Çattepe, Siirt, Turkeyleft
Little Khabur tripoint between Turkey, Syria and Iraq
Great Zab Calah, Iraqleft426 km (265 mi)
Little Zab Baiji, Iraqleft402 km (250 mi)
‛Adhaimleft
Diyala below Baghdad, Iraqleft445 km (277 mi)

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