The Râul Mare (in its upper course also: ''Canciu'') is the right

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of the river

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. At its confluence with the Râul Mic in the town

, the river Cugir is formed.Cugir / Raul Mare-Cugir (jud. Alba)
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Tributaries

The following rivers are tributaries to the Râul Mare (from source to mouth): *Left: Zănoaga, Boșorog, Preluca, Moliviș, Chicera, Răchita, Brustura *Right: Prisaca, Păltinei, Izvorul Căldării, Tomnatecu

References

Rivers of Romania Rivers of Alba County {{Alba-river-stub