Chulyshman
The Chulyshman (Russian: Чулышман) is a river in Altai Republic in Russia. The river is 241 kilometres (150 mi) long, and its drainage basin covers 16,800 square kilometres (6,500 sq mi).[1] The Chulyshman flows into Lake Teletskoye. It freezes up during late October through early December and stays icebound until late March through early May. Its main tributary is the Bashkaus.
| Chulyshman | |
|---|---|
 View from Katu-Yaryk pass | |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | Lake Dzhulukul |
| • coordinates | 50°13′15″N 89°38′09″E |
| • elevation | 2,200 m (7,200 ft) |
| Mouth | Lake Teletskoye |
• coordinates | 51°21′N 87°46′E |
| Length | 241 km (150 mi) |
| Basin size | 16,800 km2 (6,500 sq mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Lake Teletskoye→ Biya→ Ob→ Kara Sea |
References
- Река Чулышман in the State Water Register of Russia (Russian)
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