Vit (river)
| Vit | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | Bulgaria |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | W of Yumruka summit, Balkan Mountains |
| • coordinates | 42°45′39.96″N 24°28′41.16″E / 42.7611000°N 24.4781000°E |
| • elevation | 1,596 m (5,236 ft) |
| Mouth | |
• location | Danube |
• coordinates | 43°40′51.96″N 24°44′35.16″E / 43.6811000°N 24.7431000°E |
• elevation | 22 m (72 ft) |
| Length | 189 km (117 mi) |
| Basin size | 3,225 km2 (1,245 sq mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Danube→ Black Sea |
The Vit (Bulgarian: Вит; Latin: Utus) is a river in northern Bulgaria, a right tributary of the Danube. Its length including the main stem Beli (White) Vit is 189 km, while the river proper, formed by the confluence of the Beli and Cherni (Black) Vit is 153 km. Vit Ice Piedmont in Antarctica is named after the river. The fish species Vit sculpin of the genus Cottus is endemic to the Vit.