The Danube River is in Europe. Its waters originate in Germany and cross up to 10 countries on the continent before emptying into the Black Sea (the Romanian coast).
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The Danube River is the second longest in Europe. It is considered a natural reservoir par excellence, it is rich in vegetation and fauna with more than 4,000 species of animals and 1,000 of plants. Its impressive beauty merges with the great importance that this river channel has for much of Europe, both in the natural, commercial and environmental sense.
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History of the Danube River
Danube comes from "danu" running water, river, even though other versions say it is "flying." The Danube River has played a leading role in the history of Europe. In part of its route and along the Rhine, it formed the limits with the Roman Empire. The Danube River protected it from attacks and invasions from the north and west. Even in the Middle Ages it fulfilled its mission by trying to stop the Russian invaders, which did not happen since they entered and occupied a large part of Europe.
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The Crusades
Due to its great length and navigation, this river served for the settlement of many cultures over the years and centuries. It was very useful during the Crusades, as a passage to the Holy Land and other historical events no less important that unfolded through the Danube basin.
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Location and characteristics of the Danube River
The Danube River in Germany has its origin or source in the Black Forest of Germany, plus its immense path runs through more than ten (10) countries in central and eastern Europe, added to the fact that it crosses four important European capital cities and ends in the Sea Black, where the Delta is formed, in Romania.
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The Black Forest its main river is in Germany, specifically in a mountainous massif that is currently classified as a tourist place. There is the Pico Feldberg of 1,493 meters of altitude.