Bosut
Encyclopedia
The Bosut is a river
in eastern Croatia
and northwestern Serbia
, a 186 km long left tributary of the Sava river.
region, on the southern slopes of the Dilj
mountain, northwest of the city of Slavonski Brod
. Generally flowing to the northeast, it has no major settlements though some larger villages are in the vicinity of the river (Donji Andrijevci
, Vrpolje
and Strizivojna
). Flowing through the village of Cerna
, the Biđ receives the river Berava from the south and from this point it is known as the Bosut. Some maps though, indicate that name Bosut is used before the river reaches Cerna, and some other apply the name also for the lowest part of the Berava's course, between Gradište
and Cerna.
Turning north from there, the river flows into the region of Syrmia
, and the villages of Andrijaševci
and Rokovci
, reaching the biggest settlement on its course, the city of Vinkovci
. From there, the rivers turns to the southeast, which is the direction it will follow for the rest of its course, except for a large U-bend south of Vinkovci. It passes through Kunjevci, Nijemci
, Podgrađe
, Apševci
and Lipovac, where it receives the river Spačva
from the right, and after the flow of 151 km through Croatia, crosses the Serbian border.
and flows through the southwesternmost part of the province of Vojvodina
. It continues through the villages of Morović
(where it receives the river Studva
from the right, its major tributary in Serbia) and Višnjićevo
, makes a turn north of Sremska Rača
and, after 28 km in Serbia, empties into the Sava at the village of Bosut
. A Slezen pond, near Morović, is located in the river's valley.
drainage basin, with its own drainage area of 3097 km² (1,195.8 sq mi) (of which 2572 km² (993.1 sq mi) in Croatia). For some 40 km it is navigable for smaller vessels.
The river is known as the plain, meandering and extremely slow. Adding also the very small inclination in its basin (less than 10 m from Vinkovci until its mouth), the Bosut is known for a phenomenon of being 'the river that flows backwards', because sometimes, with strong winds and being so slow, it appears as the water is flowing backwards.
The whole valley of the Biđ-Bosut is actually an old, fossil river bed of the Sava. It is also known as a region with the highest evaporation in both Croatia and Serbia.
In its lower course, the Bosut flows through forested area, and the river is generally known for its abundance of fish.
River
A river is a natural watercourse, usually freshwater, flowing towards an ocean, a lake, a sea, or another river. In a few cases, a river simply flows into the ground or dries up completely before reaching another body of water. Small rivers may also be called by several other names, including...
in eastern Croatia
Croatia
Croatia , officially the Republic of Croatia , is a unitary democratic parliamentary republic in Europe at the crossroads of the Mitteleuropa, the Balkans, and the Mediterranean. Its capital and largest city is Zagreb. The country is divided into 20 counties and the city of Zagreb. Croatia covers ...
and northwestern Serbia
Serbia
Serbia , officially the Republic of Serbia , is a landlocked country located at the crossroads of Central and Southeast Europe, covering the southern part of the Carpathian basin and the central part of the Balkans...
, a 186 km long left tributary of the Sava river.
Croatia
The Bosut originates as the Biđ (or Bič) river in central SlavoniaSlavonia
Slavonia is a geographical and historical region in eastern Croatia...
region, on the southern slopes of the Dilj
Dilj
Dilj is a mountain in south-central Slavonia, located in eastern Croatia. Of all the Slovanian mountains Dilj is lowest-lying at 471 meters. It is located north of Slavonski Brod and south of Krndija.-References:...
mountain, northwest of the city of Slavonski Brod
Slavonski Brod
Slavonski Brod is a city in Croatia, with a population of 59,507 in 2011. The city was known as Marsonia in the Roman Empire, and as Brod na Savi 1244–1934. It is the sixth largest city in Croatia, after Zagreb, Split, Rijeka, Osijek and Zadar. Located in the region of Slavonia, it is the...
. Generally flowing to the northeast, it has no major settlements though some larger villages are in the vicinity of the river (Donji Andrijevci
Donji Andrijevci
Donji Andrijevci is a municipality in Brod-Posavina County, Croatia. There are 4,393 inhabitants in which 95% declare themselves Croats. -References:...
, Vrpolje
Vrpolje
Vrpolje is a village and a municipality in Brod-Posavina County, Croatia. It is located 10 km south of Đakovo; elevation 90 m. The population of the village is 2,110, while the total municipality population is 4,023. Chief occupations are farming and livestock breeding...
and Strizivojna
Strizivojna
Strizivojna is a village and a municipality in Osijek-Baranja County, Croatia, located between Vrpolje and Stari Mikanovci. There are 2,515 inhabitants, absolute majority of whom are Croats....
). Flowing through the village of Cerna
Cerna, Croatia
Cerna is a village and a municipality in eastern Croatia, population 4,149 and 4,990, respectively . It is located half-way between the cities of Vinkovci and Županja. Absolute majority of citizens are Croats at 98.54%...
, the Biđ receives the river Berava from the south and from this point it is known as the Bosut. Some maps though, indicate that name Bosut is used before the river reaches Cerna, and some other apply the name also for the lowest part of the Berava's course, between Gradište
Gradište
Gradište is a municipality in the Vukovar-Srijem county in Croatia. According to the 2001 census, there are 3,382 inhabitants, 98.40% which are Croats.It is located just west of the route D55 between Vinkovci and Županja....
and Cerna.
Turning north from there, the river flows into the region of Syrmia
Syrmia
Syrmia is a fertile region of the Pannonian Plain in Europe, between the Danube and Sava rivers. It is divided between Serbia in the east and Croatia in the west....
, and the villages of Andrijaševci
Andrijaševci
Andrijaševci is a village and the eponymous municipality in Vukovar-Syrmia County in eastern Croatia. The 2011 census listed a total of 4,122 inhabitants in the municipality's two settlements:* Andrijaševci – 2,070* Rokovci – 2,046...
and Rokovci
Rokovci
Rokovci is a village in Croatia....
, reaching the biggest settlement on its course, the city of Vinkovci
Vinkovci
Vinkovci is a city in Croatia, in the Vukovar-Syrmia County. In the 2011 census, the total population of the city was 35,375, making it the largest town of the county...
. From there, the rivers turns to the southeast, which is the direction it will follow for the rest of its course, except for a large U-bend south of Vinkovci. It passes through Kunjevci, Nijemci
Nijemci
Nijemci is a village and a municipality in the Vukovar-Srijem county in Croatia. According to the 2001 census, there are 5,998 inhabitants in the municipality, 88.53% which are Croats. According to the 2011 census, there are 4,715 inhabitants in the municipality...
, Podgrađe
Podgrađe
Podgrađe can refer to:* Podgrađe, Vukovar-Srijem County, Croatia, population 120* Podgrađe, Krapina-Zagorje County, Croatia, population 343* Podgrađe, Split-Dalmatia County, Croatia, population 312* Podgrađe, Zadar County, Croatia, population 106...
, Apševci
Apševci
Apševci is a village in Croatia....
and Lipovac, where it receives the river Spačva
Spacva
Spačva can refer to:* Spačva , a small geographical region in Croatia.* Spačva , a river in Croatia.* Spačva , a place in Croatia....
from the right, and after the flow of 151 km through Croatia, crosses the Serbian border.
Serbia
The Bosut enters Serbia at the village of BatrovciBatrovci
Batrovci is a village located in Srem, Vojvodina, Serbia. It is situated in the Šid municipality, in the Srem District. The village has a Serb ethnic majority and its population numbering 320 people .-See also:*List of places in Serbia...
and flows through the southwesternmost part of the province of Vojvodina
Vojvodina
Vojvodina, officially called Autonomous Province of Vojvodina is an autonomous province of Serbia. Its capital and largest city is Novi Sad...
. It continues through the villages of Morović
Morovic
Morović is a village in northwestern Serbia in the Šid municipality, Srem District, autonomous province of Vojvodina. The village has a population of 2,164 people , mainly of Serbian origin.-History:...
(where it receives the river Studva
Studva
The Studva is a river in eastern Croatia and northern Serbia, a 37 km-long right tributary to the Bosut river. It flows entirely within the Syrmia region of both Croatia and Serbia ....
from the right, its major tributary in Serbia) and Višnjićevo
Višnjicevo
Višnjićevo is a village in Serbia. It is situated in the Šid municipality, in the Srem District, Vojvodina province. The village has a Serb ethnic majority and its population numbering 1,899 people .-See also:*List of places in Serbia...
, makes a turn north of Sremska Rača
Sremska Raca
Sremska Rača , , is a village in Serbia. It is located in the Sremska Mitrovica municipality, in the Srem District, Vojvodina province...
and, after 28 km in Serbia, empties into the Sava at the village of Bosut
Bosut, Serbia
Bosut is a village located in the Sremska Mitrovica municipality, in the Srem District of Serbia. It is situated near the Bosut River, in the autonomous province of Vojvodina...
. A Slezen pond, near Morović, is located in the river's valley.
Characteristics
The Bosut belongs to the Black SeaBlack Sea
The Black Sea is bounded by Europe, Anatolia and the Caucasus and is ultimately connected to the Atlantic Ocean via the Mediterranean and the Aegean seas and various straits. The Bosphorus strait connects it to the Sea of Marmara, and the strait of the Dardanelles connects that sea to the Aegean...
drainage basin, with its own drainage area of 3097 km² (1,195.8 sq mi) (of which 2572 km² (993.1 sq mi) in Croatia). For some 40 km it is navigable for smaller vessels.
The river is known as the plain, meandering and extremely slow. Adding also the very small inclination in its basin (less than 10 m from Vinkovci until its mouth), the Bosut is known for a phenomenon of being 'the river that flows backwards', because sometimes, with strong winds and being so slow, it appears as the water is flowing backwards.
The whole valley of the Biđ-Bosut is actually an old, fossil river bed of the Sava. It is also known as a region with the highest evaporation in both Croatia and Serbia.
In its lower course, the Bosut flows through forested area, and the river is generally known for its abundance of fish.