Shilka (river)

The Shilka (Ши́лка; Evenki: Силькари, Sil'kari; Шилкэ, Shilke; Шилка, Shilka; 石勒喀) is a river in Zabaykalsky Krai, (Dauria) south-eastern Russia. It has a length of 560 km, and has a drainage basin of 206000 km2.

The name derives from Evenki shilki 'narrow valley.'

Course
It originates as the confluence of the rivers Onon and Ingoda. Its confluence with the Argun on the Russia-China border gives rise to the Amur. The river is navigable for its entire length. The town Sretensk lies on the Shilka.

Tributaries
The largest tributaries of the Shilka are, from source to mouth:
 * Onon (right)
 * Ingoda (left)
 * Nercha (left)
 * Kuenga (left)
 * Chacha (left)
 * Kara (left)
 * Chyornaya (left)